17 episodes

Jenny McNiven, host and diva of the Struggling Archaeologist’s Guide to Getting Dirty brings a witty, personal, and often musical view of archaeology. From personal experiences to just telling you about something she really loves, you’ll always be informed and entertained.

The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty Archaeology Pod Network

    • Science

Jenny McNiven, host and diva of the Struggling Archaeologist’s Guide to Getting Dirty brings a witty, personal, and often musical view of archaeology. From personal experiences to just telling you about something she really loves, you’ll always be informed and entertained.

    Ranger Danger - Episode 27

    Ranger Danger - Episode 27

    It's the end of field season, so it's time to discuss field work do's and don'ts and then get safety conscious with a talk about the dangers of field archaeology. I also threw in a shorty news piece about glacier archaeology because COOLNESS.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    The REAL Game of Thrones - Episode 26

    The REAL Game of Thrones - Episode 26

    Hey everybody! I'm back for the 26th episode of the Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty, and this is a pretty cool one, it's time for the "REAL Game of Thrones!" Unless you've been living under a rock you've probably noticed that it's Game of Thrones time once again. So while you're catching up on life in Westeros this season why not enjoy a bit of the history behind George R. R. Martin's addictive series. While there's lots to choose from, this episode focuses on the links between the Lannister/Stark feud and the English monarchy during the Wars of the Roses.

    • 1 hr
    Pcola Pride - Episode 25

    Pcola Pride - Episode 25

    In this episode we explore two difference phases of early exploration and settlement in North America. First, the Vikings because Vikings don't need an explanation they're Vikings. Second, a recent discovery in Pensacola has revealed the location of an early Spanish settlement that has brought Spanish colonialism back into the spotlight. So sit back and enjoy, I promise I only mention Columbus once, the scoundrel!

    • 1 hr
    The Mother of All Archaeology Podcasts - Episode 24

    The Mother of All Archaeology Podcasts - Episode 24

    Hi friends! It's Episode 24 of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty. In this podcast I open up about working throughout my pregnancy and managing family life and careers in the field. Then we cover some of the biggest news stories of 2015 and discuss the latest book club selection. Oh, and if you're perceptive you might notice that I started off the podcast pregnant and ended it with a baby. These things happen when you sit down to record at 10 months pregnant and decide to take a "break" for 2 days. C'est la vie! 

    • 55 min
    Wee Ones and Picts, Oh My! - Episode 23

    Wee Ones and Picts, Oh My! - Episode 23

    In episode 23 of the podcast we travel back in time to the coast of Scotland, where adventure archaeologists are discovering Pictish forts from the Iron Age. Then we explore childbirth in Egyptian Mythology because, wait for it... The Struggling Archaeologist is expecting a little shovelbum of her own! 

    • 46 min
    Paleo Muffins - Episode 22

    Paleo Muffins - Episode 22

    Jenny talks about the Paleo Diet in terms of the anthropological community.

    • 1 hr 3 min

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