Anthony Arcane

Experience

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  Western Kentucky University

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  This ethnographic project was led by Dr. Kate Hudepohl, Dr. Darlene Applegate, Dr. Ashley Stinnett, and Dr. Erika Brady. The project consisted of: processing cultural ethnographic data for two National Park Service grant projects Mammoth Cave National Park & Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park by way of various Fieldwork protocols and duties for research assistants such as: Listening to interviews, conducting interviews, creating transcriptions, creation of master topics, labeling, cataloging linguistic material, proofreading reports, photography for documentation of specific sites of interviews, archival research, and travel. Show less Projects would consist of a multitude of duties to help prevent the destruction and looting of archaeological sites within Mammoth Cave National Park (The world’s largest cave system). Duties: Surveying, analyzing archaeological sites and artifacts, journaling, photography, mapping, GPS navigation, trekking, archival research, and the possible recovery/preservation of artifacts. The importance of the job directly relates to the overall protection of over a 100+ sites (Caves, shelters, graves, and other historical sites) within the National Park. Working alongside Edward Jakaitis (Cultural Resource Manager for MCNP) & under Dr. Darlene Applegate (WKU Folk and Anthropology Department Head) a multitude of skills were emphasized such as teamwork, communication, preservation, direct NAGPRA & Law Enforcement connectivity, and more. Notable Projects: Reburial of Native American remains & restoration of archaeological site (graffiti removal, cleaning, replacement, and proper excavation), Post Contact torch discovery, recovery, and preservation, Petroglyph discovery & preservation). Show less

  • Ethnographic Researcher Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Academic Field Archaeologist

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Wood

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  Archaeologist Crew Chief

  Full Phase (1-3) field & lab work. Shovel testing, test units, full excavations, Magnetometry Scanning, and total station configuration. Projects would surround periods: Archaic 4,850 BP. – 11,700 BP., Early Woodland Period 2,100 BP. – 2,800 BP., Middle Woodland Period 1,000 BP. – 2,100 BP., and Late Woodland Period 1550 AD. – 1,000 BP. The areas of study consist of Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida Missouri, and other surrounding states. Notable Projects: Arnold Air Force Base (Federal Gov. Dig Phase I-III), 40CF340 (Phase I), Paige Branch (Phase I-III) Show less

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  Kentucky Archaeology Survey

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  Academic & Field Archaeologist

  Full Phase (1-3) field & lab work. Duties: Shovel testing, test units, full excavations, profiling, mapping, soil analysis, lithic analysis, ceramic analysis, human remains analysis, museum curation, report technical writing (Background research & tables as well), total station operator, and other varying scientific methods. Projects would surround periods: Archaic 4,850 BP. – 11,700 BP., Early Woodland Period 2,100 BP. – 2,800 BP., Middle Woodland Period 1,000 BP. – 2,100 BP., and Late Woodland Period 1550 AD. – 1,000 BP., and Historical. Notable Projects: Bridging Kentucky 15WA13 (Phase I-III, Archaic & Mississippian settlement structures), River Walk (Phase I), Redbird (Phase II), Cave City (Phase I). Show less

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  Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

  Jun 2022 - now

  Fellow
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  TheCollector

  Nov 2022 - now

  Author

  The Collector is a community for scholars, classrooms, and enthusiasts. We broaden our audience’s understanding of the humanities through articles and discoveries from ancient history to the modern era. The Collector focuses ancient through modern philosophy, renaissance paintings to modern sculptures, conquerors, conceptual art, and more. The Collector aims to be a valued resource in the community by bringing exclusive information our readers care about. The Collector’s academic authors, each with their own specialties, are vetted by senior editorial staff. The Collector is cited by publications including Bloomberg, BBC, Washington Post, Smithsonian, Getty Museum, and many educational institutions worldwide including student platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, Seesaw, and others. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Apr 2023 - now

  Archaeologist
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  Independent Contractor (Viakorp)

  Nov 2023 - now

  Archaeology Director and Principal Investigator