The Struggling Archaeologist is back with a new segment called "Back to Basics with Jenny." In this podcast we'll learn about why archaeology and geology are friends, and how this helps us dig. There's also some Viking-tastic shorty news, so enjoy!

In this fun-filled episode we learn about the pioneer railroads of the Southwest and my super fun time working on a project there last week. Hold on to your butts!

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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

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!