A brief update on Scrimshaw
An update on how Scrimshaw is going and how my abilities continue to improve.
Tag: Research
As Early 2019 Draws to a Close
The first update on the state of things for 2019, I discuss current projects, upcoming ideas, and how I generally plan to keep improving Anthrospin.
Seeing Culture from the Saddle of a Bicycle
Looking at my own hobbies and lifestyle, I illustrate the ways we can see patterns of cultural influence in everyday experiences.
Getting Spinning: A How-To Guide
A basic guide for the individual interested in cycling, with a bias towards versatility.
Anthrospin’s Videography Kit part 2
This post details the development of my equipment since Rhode Island’s Industrial Revolution, which taught me a lot about the do’s and don’ts of film making and what I needed moving forward.
The Future of Paleontology in a Global, Digital World.
Technology potentially allows more researchers than ever before to access more materials than dreamed of just a few decades ago. The push to make that access open source is there. Which way should we go with that information?
Allgemein Archaeology Biological Anthropology Cultural Anthropology History of Anthropology Linguistic Anthropology
Why Four Fields?
If you’re an anthropologist, or even just a casual student of anthropology (I’m including followers of this blog), you’ve heardContinue Reading
Archaeology Biological Anthropology Cultural Anthropology Daasanach Field Work Kenya Koobi Fora Field School Lake Turkana Linguistic Anthropology Paleoanthropology
The Unexpected Adventure of Mr. Goaty Goat
Content Warning! The following contains graphic description and images depicting butchering and hide work. It’s early 2013.Continue Reading
Archaeology Colonialism Cultural Anthropology Discussion General Science Pseudoscience and Related Tripe
Aliens and Racists and Corn Dogs, oh my!
I love suspending my attachment to established science for the sake of watching a 17 part series of 2 hour episodes of searching a 10,000 year old lake for a creature that’s been extinct for 65 million years as much as anyone. I also have light sabers tattooed to my chest. It doesn’t mean I believe in Star Wars being real, as painful as it is to say that.
Yesterday Was a Big Day for Scrimshaw
A summary of a full day of exciting research for Scrimshaw: A Whaling Story. Ships logs, skeletons, scrimshaw, and ceremonies. It was a big day.
Pedal Powered Anthropology 