Hi friends! It's time for another episode of "The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty!"In this episode we talk about the pioneering days of the Southwestern logging industry and my recent work there. Also, this podcast may have been hijacked by some of my "friends" from across the pond. I just couldn't help it... enjoy and be sure to follow my blogs thestrugglingarchaeologist.tumblr.com and www.jennifermcniven.com. You can also email me at [email protected]

In this episode we relive my glorious four days in Austin, Texas for the Society for American Archaeology conference (yippee!). This podcast covers conferences, career advice, my experience, and summer plans, so if you are a young archaeologist then this is the podcast for you! If you are...not so young... or, experienced, shall we say, it may be old news to you, so I won't feel bad if you just skip to the end to hear me sing ;) Enjoy!

In this episode of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty we discuss my super fun trip to Austin, Texas for the Society for American Archaeology conference. This podcast is full of helpful anecdotes and advice for aspiring archaeologists, so be sure to tune in if you are ready to get your hands dirty and take on the academic world! (If you've been around the block a few times, this may not be the podcast for you)Enjoy and be sure to follow The Struggling Archaeologist...

Aloha friends, fresh off my recent trip to Hawaii I have dedicated this episode to the history of the 50th state. There's also some personal insight into Pearl Harbor and a serenade from your truly, so enjoy!

Aloha friends, fresh off my recent trip to Hawaii I have dedicated this episode of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty to the history of the 50th state. There's also some personal insight into Pearl Harbor and a serenade from your truly, so enjoy!

In lucky episode 13 we discuss the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD. We also learned that Kit Harington is hotter than balls. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe and follow The Struggling Archaeologist on tumblr!

In lucky episode 13 we learned about the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD. We also learned that Kit Harington is hotter than balls! Enjoy and be sure to subscribe on iTunes and follow our blog at http://thestrugglingarchaeologist.tumblr.com :)

It's THE LORD OF THE RINGS!...and LOTS OF HISTORY STUFF TOO! Get your nerd pants on folks, this one's going to blow your mind.

It's THE LORD OF THE RINGS!... and LOTS OF HISTORY STUFF!Get your nerd pants on folks, this one's going to rock your world.

In this episode of "The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty" we discuss the mind boggling world of ancient man circa 10,000bc. Also, I give some sage advice to those thinking of getting in to archaeology but may not have considered just how freakin dirty it is. Enjoy!

In this episode of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty we discuss the mind boggling world of ancient man circa 10,000BC. Also, I give some sage advice to those thinking of getting in to archaeology but may not have considered just how freakin dirty it is. Enjoy!

In episode 10 we discuss new genetic evidence for the sordid sex lives of ancient humans which may or may not involve a detailed Game of Thrones analogy. I also dole out some advice for the newb about attending academic conferences. I cannot stress enough the need to ignore any desire to dress like Indiana Jones... do NOT be that guy. Enjoy kids!

In this, the 10th episode of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty, we discuss new genetic evidence for the sordid sex lives of ancient humans which may or may not involve a detailed Game of Thrones analogy. I also dole out some advice for the newb about attending academic conferences. I cannot stress enough the need to suppress any desire to dress like Indiana Jones... please don't be that guy. Enjoy kids!

In this happy episode of the podcast we talk about super joyous things like dead puppies... well, mummified puppies- that's more interesting I guess... Nope, still really sad. After our discussion on the human/dog relationship it's on to some news about a jerk from Canada that sparks another debate on relic hunting/black market crap. Yup. Also, check out the podcast's new tumblr blog, www.guidetogettingdirty.tumblr.com!

Hey listeners! In this exciting episode we talk about some really happy stuff like dead puppies... well, they're mummified puppies, so-like-more interesting... Nope, still sad. Oh well, there's also something about an a**hole who lives in Canada. Sounds like a good time eh? Enjoy, and check out our new tumblr page guidetogettingdirty.tumblr.com!

Man it hurt to write that title. Grammar is everything kids! Enjoy episode 8, where we delve into the world of Civil War archaeology and get all emotional over some extremely poetic farmers... yeah, fiddles were played and tears were shed... enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty Podcast. This episode is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg and delves into the world of Civil War archaeology. Yeah. I went there. There's fiddle playing, Antebellum beer, Jeff Daniels, and a dramatic reading of actual Civil War letters. What more could you want? Oh, a discussion on the practice of relic hunting at Civil War sites across the US you say? BOOM. Done. Enjoy y'all!

Welcome Back! It's time for another exciting episode of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty! In episode 7 "Holy Crackpot Theory Batman!" we explore some of the lesser known parts of Ancient Egyptian history- like obscure female rulers who may or may not have drowned an entire city in the Nile! Also, why are all these biblical archaeologists obsessed with finding evidence of the Old Testament in Egypt? We'll explore this and other fun and kind of random things about the land...

As all true Aussie fan's know- the land down under is seriously under-appreciated these days! I had the opportunity of a lifetime to study there for a semester, and I have been Oz-sessed ever since ;) In this episode I break all the rules and revel in the history and theory of Australian anthropology and archaeology. That's right, no news stories- no lectures about how to get ahead in your field school this summer- just a straight up discussion about what's so awesome about those croc...

Get ready for another exciting episode of "The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty!" In this episode NOT MORE MUMMIES! we travel back to Medieval England to relive the reign of King Richard III, whose remains were just discovered during archaeological excavations in Leicester, England. So if you've ever wanted to know the history of the Plantagenets, the War of the Roses, and the Shakespearean villain Richard "Humpy" III, then this is the place for you! And just because I...

Enjoy the second episode of "The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty." In this one we talk about mummy hair (for pictures of my reconstructed mummy's hair go to www.jennifermcniven.com and check out my blog post for this episode). There's also a bit about Danish/Caribbean history, and then we talk about soup for a while. Yup, soup.