Episode 43: Meet Douglas Mangum - Senior Archaeologist based in Houston, TX

In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Mangum, MA, RPA, a Senior Archaeologist from our Houston, TX office.

Douglas shares how his passion for archaeology was sparked at a young age—by reading his mother’s anthropology textbook—and how that early interest set him on a unique and sometimes challenging career path.

He also dives into his decade-long work at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, where his research helped rewrite parts of a historic battle, leaving a lasting impact on both his career and the field.

Whether you're interested in archaeology, historic preservation, or just love a great career story—you won’t want to miss this one!