71. Interview With Dr April Beisaw

Ghosthropology

In this episode, Matt speaks with archaeologist Dr. April Beisaw about the connection between archaeology and ghost hunting, as well as what academics might learn from ghost hunters in terms of communicating with the public. Dr. April M. Beisaw is a professor of anthropology at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. There she teaches courses on archaeology, museum ethics, forensic anthropology, and haunting heritage. She has published several books including Taking Our Water for the City: Archaeology of New York City's Watershed Communities and Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones: A Manual. Her research has also appeared in American Anthropologist, Historical Archaeology, the International Journal of Historical Archaeology, and Museum Worlds. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropology This podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts Instagram @kmma_media