Uncovering Today’s Hidden Foodways Through Archaeology

What can archaeology reveal about overlooked food spaces? Dr. Katie Chiou shares how she applies archaeological thinking to explore hidden foodways in the American South, from campus dining halls to gas stations, and what they reveal about inequality, memory, and everyday life.Mentioned on the show:Katie’s Website: https://sites.ua.edu/kchiou/Katie’s Lab Website: https://sites.ua.edu/archaeobotany/MA student presentation on UA Foodscape project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ZmHx-JkDs&ab_channel=UniversityofAlabamaGraduateSchool Student documentary on gas stations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32lfFMVzPQ&t=5s&ab_channel=EkaterinaMUA Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamabiteclub/CONSERVE Group: https://conserve-group.org/ 📝 Full transcript:  https://smitinathan.com/uncovering-todays-hidden-foodways-through-archaeology/ 🎁 Bonus content: patreon.com/smitinathan✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com

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Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Hosted by archaeologist Dr. Smiti Nathan, each episode features conversations with researchers, artists, and folx from diverse backgrounds who uncover unexpected stories behind objects, places, and people. No background in history or archaeology needed - just your curiosity. Learn more at smitinathan.com/podcast Cover art by Laura Fajín Riveiro & theme music by Noor Hanania