Life Along the Trails: 19th Century Nebraska Archaeology Nolan Johnson - Plains 30
Description
In this episode, I sit down with Nebraska archaeologist Nolan Johnson to talk about his work uncovering and interpreting the state’s rich historic past. We begin with the Beaver Creek Trail Crossing, a site that offers a glimpse into the experiences of travelers along the overland trails and the material traces they left behind. Nolan shares the story of how the site was investigated, what artifacts reveal about life on the move, and why these places remain important today.
In the second half, our discussion broadens to post-1492 archaeology across Nebraska, what makes it distinct, what challenges archaeologists face in preserving and interpreting recent pasts, and why connecting communities to these stories continues to matter.
Transcripts
https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/30
Links
Nolan Johnson’s Team Bio at Nebraska State Historical Society
Archaeology at the Beaver Creek Trail Crossing Site
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Website
The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio
The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio
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Instagram: @pawnee_archaeologist
Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com
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