Join Professor Carlton Shield Chief Gover on an immersive journey through the heart of North America's Great Plains as we uncover the rich and fascinating histories buried beneath the prairie. In each episode, we delve into the latest archaeological discoveries, past cultures, and historical insights that shape our understanding of this vast and storied region. From ancient artifacts to the echoes of Indigenous civilizations, "The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast" brings you closer to the hidden past of the Great Plains, revealing the stories of the people who once called this land home. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, history buff, or curious mind, tune in to explore the mysteries of the Great Plains with us.
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Join Professor Carlton Shield Chief Gover on an immersive journey through the heart of North America's Great Plains as we uncover the rich and fascinating histories buried beneath the prairie. In each episode, we delve into the latest archaeological discoveries, past cultures, and historical insights that shape our understanding of this vast and storied region. From ancient artifacts to the echoes of Indigenous civilizations, "The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast" brings you closer to the hidden past of the Great Plains, revealing the stories of the people who once called this land home. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, history buff, or curious mind, tune in to explore the mysteries of the Great Plains with us.
Classifying the Past: The Great Plains Taxonomic System - Ep 13
The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast
23 minutes 52 seconds
9 months ago
Classifying the Past: The Great Plains Taxonomic System - Ep 13
In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover unpacks the history and evolution of the Great Plains taxonomic system—the framework used by archaeologists to categorize and understand cultural periods in the region. From the early development of typologies to modern refinements, this system has shaped how researchers interpret the archaeological record of the Plains.
Links:
* The Midwestern Taxonomic Method as an Aid to Archaeological Culture Study by W.C. McKern (1939)
* The Sedentary Horizon of the Northern Plains by Donald J. Lehmer (1954)
* Method and Theory in American Archaeology by Gordon R. Willey and Philip Phillips (1958)
* Horizon and Tradition in the Northern Plains by Donald K. Lehmer and Warren W. Caldwell (1966)
* Taxonomic Practice and Middle Missouri Prehistory: A Perspective on Donald J. Lehmer's Contributions by Richard A. Krause (1977)
* The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021) [https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/archaeology-of-the-north-american-great-plains/archaeology-of-the-north-american-great-plains/4A64214086B2A3E69CA3F9AE3F11DBDC]
* Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998) [https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700610006/]
* Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio [https://anthropology.ku.edu/node/183]
Transcripts
* For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/great-plains-archaeology/13
Contact:
* Instagram: @pawnee_archaeologist
* Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com
Affiliates
* Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]
The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast
Join Professor Carlton Shield Chief Gover on an immersive journey through the heart of North America's Great Plains as we uncover the rich and fascinating histories buried beneath the prairie. In each episode, we delve into the latest archaeological discoveries, past cultures, and historical insights that shape our understanding of this vast and storied region. From ancient artifacts to the echoes of Indigenous civilizations, "The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast" brings you closer to the hidden past of the Great Plains, revealing the stories of the people who once called this land home. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, history buff, or curious mind, tune in to explore the mysteries of the Great Plains with us.
