What does it really take to start an archaeology project? In this episode, Dr. Ioana A. Dumitru, a digital landscape archaeologist, reveals how fieldwork actually begins. We dig into the moments that no one prepares you for and the relationships that truly shape the work.

Mentioned on the show:

• CALOR Project Website: https://www.calorarchaeology.com/

• CALOR Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calor_archaeology/

• Ioana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganarcheologist/

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Welcome to Curiosity Meets The Past - a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. In this short intro episode, you’ll hear what the show is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.

📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/welcome-to-curiosity-meets-the-past

🎁 Bonus content: patreon.com/smitinathan

📩 Email notifications for new episodes: https://field-notes-by-smiti-nathan.kit.com/3e5792597b

✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com

Thanks to Noor Hanania for leading the edit of this video.