In our 7th and final episode of Season 3, Amanda and Kleanza archaeologist, Gwen Topacio invite UCLA art historian and Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Creation at the Getty Research Institute, Nancy Um, to share her extensive knowledge around the subject of coffee. It turns out that Nancy and Gwen both share a great enthusiasm and curiosity about the subject and their conversation is a delight! From origins, colonization, and globalization; to the archaeology of vessels, and the power within the walls of coffee houses; to brewing methods, kinship, and making memories, coffee has a very special place in history and in our lives every day. We hope you enjoy this lively exchange, and if you are interested in learning more, please check out the links to Nancy’s books here:

The Merchant Houses of Mocha: Trade and Architecture in an Indian Ocean Port:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-merchant-houses-of-mocha-trade-and-architecture-in-an-indian-ocean-port/9780295989112.html

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Shipped but not Sold: Material Culture and the Social Protocols of Trade during Yemen’s Age of Coffee:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/shipped-but-not-sold-material-culture-and-the-social-protocols-of-trade-during-yemens-age-of-coffee/9780824893927.html

In Episode 6, Amanda and Kleanza Archaeologist, Kevin Haugrud, explore the subject of Geographic Information Services with GIS Specialist Mikaela Bennett, from Ecora in Kelowna. She explains how she uses different types of software to look at both spatial (ie. map) and tabular information (ie. spreadsheet) to get answers about a point or area. The conversation covers techniques, the possibilities inherent in this work, its’ challenges, and a bit about a career in GIS. Kevin got answers to all his questions which we hope he can explore more out in the field!

And if you want to dig a bit deeper into this subject, visit https://ecora.ca/

Our friend and field geophysicist, Péter Takács, from GeoScan Subsurface Surveys, joins Kleanza archaeologist Sheriff Hossain to talk about Ground Penetrating Radar. Their conversation touches on having a career in GPR, its advantages, different techniques, and the challenges of using GPR in archaeological, and geophysical surveys. This is one of Sheriff’s passions and he was able to gather a wealth of information to take into his work out in the field.

And if you want to dig a bit deeper into this subject, visit https://www.geoscan.ca/