Bioarchaeology For Dummies

Greeting witches! This episode Emily Curtin discusses all things Bioarchaeology with Jess and Av. We dive into the history of the discipline, discuss the differences between Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology, while briefly touching on the ethical differences across countries, and discuss current trends in bioarchaeological literature. Your coven leaders discuss their own experiences and hopes for the future of the field.

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Artwork by Maddy Martin (insta: @maddy.martin) and Jessica Elkins.

Research by Emily Curtin.

Sound Edited and Mixed by Av Lauren Lindsay

CC0 Content Music Used: "Under Her Spell" by Melody Ayres-Griffiths

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Content Warning: This podcast discusses human skeletal remains and may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.