Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series – Liz Leith
Liz Leith attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) from 1998 to 2002 and majored in archaeological studies with a minor in recreation management. Here she discusses formative experiences at UWL and MVAC that helped her develop a realistic career path, building on that foundation to actively seek opportunities for growth at the University of Oklahoma, and the enduring value of forging professional connections. Liz also points out how MVAC provides “the perfect blend of circumstance and resource” for UWL archaeology students to gain applicable skills.
For definitions of acronyms used in this episode, such as CRM (cultural resource management) and NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act), see the links below.
-Liz Leith’s UW-Madison staff page: www.anthropology.wisc.edu/staff/leith-elizabeth/
-UW-La Crosse Department of Archaeology & Anthropology: www.uwlax.edu/academics/department/archaeology-and-anthropology/
-MVAC at 40 and Beyond: Looking Forward with Tim McAndrews - Dr. McAndrews, chair of the UWL Department of Archaeology & Anthropology, talks about the Archaeology program now and its course for the future: ua-cam.com/video/1SdeL2d50Vs/v-deo.html
-MVAC resources: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/
Facebook: UWLMVAC
News: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/news/
Events: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/events-display/events/
FAQ: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/faq/
Cultural Resource Management (CRM): www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/archaeology-terms/?letter=c&term=128988
Historic Ceramics - Transfer Printing: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/past-cultures/artifacts/?letter=h&term=125771
NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act): www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/archaeology-terms/?letter=n&term=129062
Second Ft. Crawford: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/past-cultures/specific-sites/second-ft.-crawford/
Site Snippets: Second Fort Crawford - Hand-Painted Pearlware: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/past-cultures/specific-sites/site-snippets/?letter=s&term=127462
Site Snippets: Second Fort Crawford - Pearlware Transfer Print Platter: www.uwlax.edu/mvac/past-cultures/specific-sites/site-snippets/?letter=s&term=127474
Videos: ua-cam.com/channels/kwAf249QKOA6Tjd0kKYbYA.html
-Society for American Archaeology (SAA) resources:
Diverse Careers in Archaeology (SAA Archaeological Record May 2017, Volume 17, Number 3): onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=408862&ver=html5
Special Forum: Careers in Archaeology (SAA Archaeological Record March 2011, Volume 11, Number 2): onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=65152
-National Park Service (NPS) Career Guide for archaeology: www.nps.gov/subjects/archeology/career-guide.htm
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Video Glossary: Potlid
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Potlids are a natural feature that occur in stones when the stones are heated too fast. And if there's moisture in the stone, it will literally pop out a circle of stone. So here we have here, this is a stone that has areas where potlids popped out. And there are places where it's very deep. This is the center of the potlid. This is the center of the potlid. And these are circular areas. You ca...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - David Alderman
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Dr. David Alderman attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) from 1999 through 2003, double majoring in archaeology and biology with a concentration in cell and molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. Here he talks about the synergy of the two majors, incorporating them into his senior thesis on land snails as indicators of favorable conditions for corn agriculture, and how study...
Video Glossary: Clay Spoon
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This is a little clay spoon. We're not sure how most people in Wisconsin were using, uh, different types of tools as spoons, probably using mussel shells or carved pieces of wood or something. But this is the only example we have of a little spoon. It's a pretty tiny one, but it's got a handle. And it broke off, but this would have been a little bit of a handle here. And you can see it's a shal...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - Sheila Oberreuter
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Sheila Oberreuter attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) from 2006 to 2010 and earned a BS in Archaeological Studies. In this episode, she talks about how pursuing an archaeology degree at UWL and working at MVAC helped her gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for an archaeology job in North America, where many US archaeologists find work even if their research intere...
Making Traditional Bows
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MVAC friend Loren Cade returns in this follow-up to his traditional arrow-making video (link below). Here, he shows the sophisticated process behind making a traditional bow similar to those Indigenous peoples in Wisconsin began crafting over a thousand year ago. Dr. Jim Theler provides a brief background on the topic before introducing Loren. A quick note on terminology: People in the recreati...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - Jeremy Nienow
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Jeremy Nienow attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) from 1993 to 1997, double-majoring in archaeology and history. Here, he reflects on the vital practical experience he gained at MVAC and UWL and the more theoretically focused studies he undertook as a graduate student at the College of William and Mary. Those experiences came together as he later earned a PhD at the University ...
Video Glossary: Grooved Stones
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I have here six rocks, all of which have a groove in the middle. And, so, I want to talk about what makes some of them netsinkers, axes, and mauls three different kinds of tools, but similar kinds of overall structure. So, we can start with a simple netsinker. It's a rock that has a little groove carved in the middle in order to attach it to the bottom of a net, in order to weigh down the net s...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - Max Pschorr
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Max Pschorr graduated from UW-La Crosse (UWL) with a BA in both Archaeological Studies and French Language in May of 2013 and worked with MVAC as a student and after graduation. Here he talks about his experience as a student field and lab tech and crew supervisor, and pursuing an interest in geographic information science (GIS)-and how his UWL connections and experience helped shape his path t...
Bifaces: Stone Tools Worked on Both Sides
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MVAC Senior Research Associate Dr. Connie Arzigian talks about bifaces-stones that have been worked on two broad sides, or faces. She describes what makes an artifact a biface and explains the stages of turning a large flake or block of stone into a tool ranging anywhere from a general-purpose knife to an intricately knapped projectile point. Here's what the video covers, and some links for fur...
MVAC Artifact Show 2024
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Brief view of the 2024 Artifact Show including interviews with avocational archaeologists Jim Losinski and Jay Bittner. Timecodes 00:00 00:05 - Introduction 01:26 - Jim Losinski 09:23 - Jay Bittner Artifact collections from throughout the state were on display at Valley View Mall this past Saturday, May 2nd. Visitors to the mall were able to view a variety of prehistoric and historic collection...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - Megan Kasten
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Dr. Megan Kasten, who graduated from UW-La Crosse (UWL) in May 2012 with a BS in Archaeological Studies, talks about how a trip to Stonehenge sparked her interest in archaeology and her time at UWL inspired her to specialize in digital applications to the discipline. She also expounds on what took her to Scotland for graduate work in archaeology and the research on ogham stones that she now per...
Video Glossary: Temper
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You've likely seen pottery sherds or other ceramics at a museum. Today we're going to focus on what Indigenous pottery makers in the Upper Midwest added to the clay when making a vessel. Let's talk temper! Temper is a material mixed with clay to change its characteristics, usually to prevent vessels from cracking as they dry and are fired. Archaeologists closely examine pottery sherds, sometime...
Video Glossary: Flake
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A flake is a piece of stone that was chipped off of a rock. Flakes are by-products from working a piece of stone into a formal tool, but some flakes were used as quick, informal tools themselves because their sharp edges were good for cutting. Flakes are the most common artifact we find at archaeological sites in the La Crosse region. How do we tell a flake from a natural piece of stone? A flak...
UWL Archaeology Alumni Podcast Series - Kassie Haines
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In this episode, we talk to Kassie Haines, who graduated from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) in May 2011 with a BS in Archaeological Studies. She shares her perspective on UWL’s undergraduate Archaeology program, fun and challenging experiences in the field while working at MVAC as a student and beyond, and where life has led her-and the skills honed while earning her archaeology degre...
For the Record: The Basics of Artifact Cataloging
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For the Record: The Basics of Artifact Cataloging
Artifacts: From the Field to the Lab
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Artifacts: From the Field to the Lab
How Big Was That Pot? Measuring Rim Diameters
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How Big Was That Pot? Measuring Rim Diameters
Breaking It Down: What Preserves Underground?
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Breaking It Down: What Preserves Underground?
Mussels in the Upper Midwest: An Archaeologist’s Perspective
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Mussels in the Upper Midwest: An Archaeologist’s Perspective
Making Traditional Arrows
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Making Traditional Arrows
Stone Drills
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Stone Drills
Pottery Reconstruction: Putting the Pieces Back Together
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Pottery Reconstruction: Putting the Pieces Back Together
Finding and Reporting Sites
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Finding and Reporting Sites
MVAC Artifact Show 2023 Flintknapping
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MVAC Artifact Show 2023 Flintknapping
MVAC Artifact Show 2023
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MVAC Artifact Show 2023
Floral Analysis: Plant Remains and Past Peoples
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Floral Analysis: Plant Remains and Past Peoples
Archaeology in Winter: Lab Activities
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Archaeology in Winter: Lab Activities
Shovel Testing
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Shovel Testing
Growing MVAC: An Interview with Jim Theler
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Growing MVAC: An Interview with Jim Theler

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  • @royfrasersparks7846
    @royfrasersparks7846 10 годин тому

    Fantastic. Greetings from South Africa.

  • @buckchaser4725
    @buckchaser4725 16 годин тому

    I enjoyed the video. Unfortunately he didn’t show how the cut the notch for the insertion of the projectile point or for the nock. I wish also wish that he would have discussed wooden fore shafts and cane arrow shafts.

  • @tbcoachniblick1208
    @tbcoachniblick1208 2 дні тому

    Some better close ups make viewing more pleasurable...!! 🤓

  • @bobtail1200
    @bobtail1200 6 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing you information so we can learn this !

  • @bobtail1200
    @bobtail1200 6 днів тому

    Thank you for making these vids and sharing !!!

  • @shi5369
    @shi5369 14 днів тому

    Very informative! Great video

  • @DarkMatterZombies
    @DarkMatterZombies 14 днів тому

    Thank you for your expert information. I found several stone axes in the field of my Father's farm here in Northern IL. They look similar to the stone axe head you have with the groove for binding the handle. I would like to honor my Father by returning the axe to a working state. What would the handle have looked like? My ultimate goal is to return the axe to someone or a foundation from this area.

  • @AlistairFitzgerald-p9v
    @AlistairFitzgerald-p9v 18 днів тому

    Tasty *crunch crunch*

  • @briandonovan1257
    @briandonovan1257 21 день тому

    Very interesting and educational. But in your examples of holes that were natural you had two that looked like fish effigies. Is that completely coincidental or are they possibly fish effigies. I'm in eastern PA and have found an Indian site with numerous effigies. But I cannot find any archaeologists to discuss them with. Is this a dying science or something as you're all extremely allusive? If you have any archaeologist contacts in the Easton, PA area, please give me a hint as to their whereabouts. Thank so much and once again, the education is much appreciated.

  • @Lucidarius
    @Lucidarius 23 дні тому

    Thank you so much, this is exactly the differentiation I needed to decide as a biomedical engineer if I have a big big find. If you could take a look, a minute? A flower bouquet on the fountain is what we miss in the city. BR

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 24 дні тому

    It’s as old as you are 😂😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 24 дні тому

    I have very thick sherds 😅😅

  • @larrylane5121
    @larrylane5121 25 днів тому

    Three years after you posted this and I just bought a bucket with a spout. Awesome demo.

  • @MyBoomStick1
    @MyBoomStick1 25 днів тому

    In an age of misinformation and ignorance, this channel is a breath of fresh air

  • @slapshot1x
    @slapshot1x Місяць тому

    Excellent video, informative and very helpful!

  • @esterwyman
    @esterwyman Місяць тому

    I enjoyed your Video . Thank you for your knowledge it is Appreciated .

  • @daviddavid-ud9bt
    @daviddavid-ud9bt Місяць тому

    I'm curious how you clean these stone tools. Do you have to be careful to not remove some of the patina? Very informative. Thank you! I've found many many grinding stones here in southern NH in one location.

  • @Slade677
    @Slade677 Місяць тому

    Great video, as always.

  • @janiceellifritz9141
    @janiceellifritz9141 Місяць тому

    Hello ❤ I have a rock in the shape of a foot, I found on 😂 my family land. I can't find anyone who can give me any information on the stone . 😊

  • @closertohome-b7m
    @closertohome-b7m 2 місяці тому

    That was excellent and I learned sooo much. I never realized the amount of work and time that the Indians spent making the arrows!!!!!!

  • @elainroles7217
    @elainroles7217 2 місяці тому

    Many of the natural stones were used as tools wieghts and jewlery. Some of these pendents are ugly. I think some of these pendants were use as wieghts. Just a thought.❤

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    Good luck with that 😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    You have a good imagination 😅😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    Metal drill 😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    Stone drill 😂😂😂😮😮

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    You are retared 😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    Mussels are in the ocean to 😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    Clams are in the ocean 🌊 😅😅

  • @FallenSaint19
    @FallenSaint19 3 місяці тому

    May I email you a picture of what I think is old pottery found in a creek bed?

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    It’s all mine 😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 3 місяці тому

    I found a site on the Delaware River in New Jersey Lenape tribe 😂😂😂

  • @Paumanokcom
    @Paumanokcom 3 місяці тому

    I found a collection of 33 stone tools revealed in the beach after a recent hurricane. The tools seem highly specialized. I dont know how to interpret.

  • @Slade677
    @Slade677 3 місяці тому

    Wow. Very nice. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Pogonip
    @Pogonip 3 місяці тому

    That's awesome thanks for sharing 👍

  • @DustKingArchives
    @DustKingArchives 3 місяці тому

    Awesome. I’m in ANTH 330 and was in need of pottery information.

  • @qrfarchaeology9391
    @qrfarchaeology9391 4 місяці тому

    Weeeee!

  • @BenjaminPleasant
    @BenjaminPleasant 4 місяці тому

    Very very good and educational. Really good job 👍👍👍👍

  • @zacharyhegg4842
    @zacharyhegg4842 4 місяці тому

    At 14:45 it’s an eagle from the top view the head and beak are facing down can see the spots for eyes even

  • @veradolis
    @veradolis 4 місяці тому

    Wow... Amazing, thank you so much for passing this information on :)

  • @BushcraftWoodsDevil
    @BushcraftWoodsDevil 5 місяців тому

    That was OUTSTANDING! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    You have to go at low tide 😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    I have a museum 😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    Pennsville New Jersey 😅😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    Effigies celts arrowheads 😅😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    I have a lot of artifacts 😅😅

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    It’s all mine I guess 😂😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    Does anyone really care 😢😢😢

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    I found a site on the Delaware River in New Jersey who should I call ☎️

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    Da 😂😂😂

  • @lesjones5684
    @lesjones5684 5 місяців тому

    Oh babe ❤❤❤