15 Questions With An Archeologist

Alyssa Loyless In this episode, we are joined by Alyssa Loyless; Archeologist, Ph.D. Student, and the Co-host of the I Dig It Podcast. Alyssa began her tenure as an archeologist at Dartmouth College. Where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. From there she moved abroad to England to study for her Master's degree in Digital Archaeology at the University of York. After her time in the UK, she moved to California and is now pursuing a Ph.D. at Stanford University. Throughout...

Linn Marie Krogsrud In this episode, we are joined by Linn Marie Krogsrud; Norweigien Archeologist and Viking specialist. Linn began her tenure as an archeologist at the University of Oslo in Norway. Where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Archeology. During this time, she also did some fieldwork in Ireland and studied the Viking Age. She then went on to continue studying at the University of Oslo to earn her Master's degree. Throughout her career, Linn has had the opportunity to...

Dr. Karen Bellinger In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Karen Bellinger; Anthropologist, Archeologist, Story Teller, and the host of the Working Over Time podcast. Dr. Bellinger began her tenure as an archeologist at Yale University. Where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and focused heavily on history. From there she went on to earn both an MA and Ph.D. in Anthropology at New York University. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Geography at the Queen...

Emily Wapshott In this episode, we are joined by Emily Wapshott; Commercial Archeologist at Southwest Archaeology and Co-Founder of Archaeologists Engage in the UK. Emily began her tenure as an archeologist at a young age. Beginning with volunteer work when she was eight-years-old. Later on, she found her way to the University of Exeter to pursue her education. It was there where she earned a double honors undergraduate degree in History and Archeology, as well as a postgraduate degree...

Dr. Paul Harrison In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paul Harrison; Egyptologist, media presenter, and the host of the Profane Humanities podcast. Dr. Harrison began his tenure as an archeologist at University College London's Institue of Archeology. Where he earned an MA, as well as a PhD in Egyptian Archeology. He has also had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in a variety of places in the UK and abroad. Dr. Harrison has also had several media appearances throughout his...

Dr. Ann Raab In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ann Raab; Professor at Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Missouri. Dr. Raab began her tenure as an archeologist at California State University, Northridge. Where she earned her MA in Anthropology. From there she went on to the University of Kansas to earn her PhD in Anthropology, with an emphasis in Archeology. Along the way, Dr. Raab has had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork at a variety of different places in the US, and...

Ed Jakaitis In this episode, we are joined by Ed Jakaitis; Cultural Resources Program Manager at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Ed began his tenure as an archeologist while attending community college in the Chicago area. It was then when he had his first introduction to archeology. From there he went on to Northern Illinois University to pursue the discipline even further and make it his chosen profession. Along the way, Ed has had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork at a...

Dr. Andrew Kinkella In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Kinkella; Associate Professor of Archeology at Moorpark College in Southern California. Dr. Kinkella began his tenure as an archeologist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he double-majored in Anthropology and Film Studies. From there, he went on to California State University to earn his MA in Anthropology. And he eventually found his way to the University of California, Riverside to earn his PhD in...

Dr. Kent Lightfoot In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kent Lightfoot; Professor of Archeology at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Lightfoot has a long tenure in archeology. One that begins at Stanford University, where he earned a BA in Anthropology. From there he went on to Arizona State University to earn both his MA and PhD in Anthropology. Following his own educational endeavors, he returned to California, and now teaches at UC Berkeley's Department of...

Rusty Simmons In this episode, we are joined by Rusty Simmons; Archeologist here at SEAC. Rusty began his journey as an archeologist after an enlistment in the US Army. Following his service, he transitioned to Middle Tennessee State University to begin pursuing archeology. After completing his educational endeavors, he made his way south to begin working here at SEAC. His time here at SEAC has allowed him to work at a variety of sites in and around the southeastern US as part of our...

Beth Horvath In this episode, we are joined by Beth Horvath; Senior Project Archeologist at Archaeological Consultants Inc. (ACI) and SEAC alumnus. Beth began her tenure as an archeologist at Cleveland State University, where she earned a BA in Anthropology. From there she made her way down south to the University of South Florida to earn an MA in Public Archaeology with an emphasis on cultural resource management. After completing her educational endeavors, Beth spent some time...

Dr. Emma Wells In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Emma Wells; ecclesiastical historian and buildings archeologist at the University of York in England. Dr. Wells's tenure as an archeologist began at the University of York. Where she earned a BA in History of Art, and an MA in Buildings Archeology. From there she went on to Durham University to earn her PhD in Buildings Archeology. Following her own educational endeavors, she returned to York and is now the leader for both the PGDip...

Klint Janulis In this episode, we are joined by Klint Janulis. Klint has a very diverse background. One that begins in the US military; first in the Marine Corps and later in the Army Special Forces. After over a decade of military service, he went on to pursue archeology. This lead him to the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, and eventually to the University of Oxford in England to study Paleoarcheology. Where he is currently working towards a PhD that focuses on...

Josh Logan In this episode, we are joined by our very own Josh Logan. Prior to joining SEAC, Josh began his tenure as an archeologist at Florida State University. Where he did a double major for anthropology and archeology. Following his educational career, he went on to work at a variety of sites around the US, as well as in Italy. Now he works here at SEAC as a member of our Compliance division. Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from...

Franklin H. Price In this episode, we are joined by Franklin H. Price, Archeologist with the Bureau of Archeological Research. Franklin's tenure as an archeologist began at Earlham College in Indiana, where he earned a BA in History. From there he transferred to East Carolina University to pursue Maritime Studies. Following his educational career, he went on to work on a variety of underwater sites and shipwrecks. Some of which include; the Vasa warship near Stockholm, Sweden, and the...

Zan Rothrock In this episode we are joined by Zan Rothrock, Archeologist here at SEAC. Zan's tenure as an archeologist began at Appalachian State University, where he earned degrees in Public History and Archeology. From there he went on to work in Cultural Resource Management as a Crew Chief, and conducted fieldwork at a variety of sites along the east coast. One of which was a year-long excavation and removal of a large cemetery in Philadelphia. Now he works here at SEAC as a member...

Dave Korkuc In this episode we are joined by Dave Korkuc, Archeological Technician here at SEAC. After a long career in the US Coast Guard, Dave began to pursue archeology. He went on to earn both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Florida State University. Now he works here at SEAC as a member of our Compliance Division, and has already been to several places to conduct fieldwork. Including; Fort Frederica National Monument, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and Jimmy Carter...

Paige Knapp Today on the podcast we are joined by Paige Knapp, one of our interns here at SEAC. Paige started her journey as an Archeologist at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Classical Archeology. She joined SEAC earlier this year, and has accomplished a lot as a member of our Compliance Division. Now she is moving on to North Carolina State University to start working towards a Master's degree, and would like to pursue Viking Archeology. Listen to...

John Cornelison Today on the podcast we are joined by John Cornelison, former Section 106 Coordinator with right here at SEAC. John's journey as an Archeologist began at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Since joining SEAC, John has traveled all around the Southeast conducting fieldwork in various national parks. With some of his favorite locations being Mosquito Lagoon, Castillo de San Marcos, and Shiloh National Military...

Dr. Shane Miller Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Shane Miller, Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures. Dr. Miller found his passion for archeology while attending East Tennessee State University. From there he transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he earned a BA and an MA in Anthropology. Following his time at UT, he went on to earn his PhD in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. Along...