Ye Old Yorn in Ye Side
In this brief post we look at ways language, including alphabet, can change over time and how that change isn’t always smooth, and can have lasting impacts that we don’t even realize.
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The World’s Oldest Instruments Are Probably Older Than You Think.
A short discussion of the Geißenklösterle flutes, and just how amazing they are.
The Dawn of a New Era
One of many updates, this one covers the very many projects that are full steam ahead with the decision to make Anthrospin my full-time occupation.
International Darwin Day, 2022
With a huge undertaking of a year behind me, I’ve come up for air to let you know what’s going on, and what to expect.
The State of Rhode Island
In this post I talk about the ways my research has impacted my views on some local political topics
Crazy for Cast Iron Part 2!
After finding a peculiar cast iron bowl at the Rhode Island Antiques Mall, I set out to try and identify it using my fledgling knowledge of cast iron cookware.
As the Year of the Apocalypse Comes to a Close
So this year has been a wild ride. It started with incredibly high hopes, which were then dashed as prettyContinue Reading
Two Hungry Trees and a Fun Mystery
A mystery surrounding a headstone being eaten by trees to me fits perfectly with what is known about Colonial New England society.
The Histories We Choose
It probably surprises few people besides myself that I’m fairly involved with local history. As an anthropologist, I’m perpetually ofContinue Reading
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When it Comes to Understanding the Past, the Future is Lookin’ Pretty Crappy (that’s a good thing)
Briefly going into a bit more detail about the work of Taryn Johnson, we learn more about how anthropologists reconstruct our past
Pedal Powered Anthropology 