Episode 14: Evolution

In Episode 7, the Anthrophiles discussed the Quinnipiac People—our university's namesake—and how we as a community can properly appreciate, rather than appropriate, their culture. In this episode, the Anthrophiles—with the help of Quinnipiac students, Quinnipiac faculty, and local researchers—return to the subject, exploring the history of the naming of Quinnipiac University, considering what responsibilities come with carrying the name of an Indigenous people, and reviewing the changes underway on campus that aim to establish a stronger connection between the University community and the history of the people who preceded us. Special thanks to Christina Dickerson (Assistant Professor of History at Quinnipiac), Sean Duffy (Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute and Professor of Political Science at Quinnipiac), James Powers (Curator of the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum at the Dudley Farm in Guilford, CT), Paul Wegner (Assistant Director of the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT), and the Quinnipiac students who lent their voices to this podcast. Additional thanks to Julia Giblin and Susan Riello for their advisement on the project, and to Hillary Haldane (Professor of Anthropology at Quinnipiac) and Marcos Scauso (former Assistant Professor of Political Science at Quinnipiac), whose thoughtful words and brilliant insights were ultimately left on the cutting room floor during the production of this project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first episode of the new season, the anthrophiles talk about interoception, which is how we perceive the inside of our bodies. We discuss how different cultures experience the feeling of certain events differently, such as birth and mental illness. Throughout the episode, the anthrophiles offer their own experiences relating to culture and feeling and ponder the sources of the cultural differences of feeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a discussion about linguistics and the process of revitalizing endangered languages, such as the Kodiak Alutiiq language from Alaska. The anthrophiles talk about factors such as boarding schools and the green revolution that contribute to language loss. Finally, we as students reflect on how to address the issue of language loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close a chapter and begin a new one in this bittersweet mini-sode. Katrina, Emily, and Sarah are all graduating and moving on to bigger and better things. In this episode they reflect on their time with The Anthrophiles and introduce you to the future of our podcast - new member Melissa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katrina has a fun episode all about kinship! How do we define family relationships here and across cultures? What does it mean to honor our ancestors? Join us for a fascinating look into one of humanity's most important adapted behaviors - kinship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Emily continues her research into evolution! Here she introduces us to the big players of evolutionary research. She'll tell us who inspired Darwin, what he got right and wrong, and how modern evolutionary researchers are changing our understanding of the past! This is a dynamic episode full of interesting facts about evolution! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen is as Sarah finishes her exploration into Tudor England with a Part 2. This week she tells us about the archaeology and bioarchaeology research into this time period, including fun facts about famous people and a discussion into the ethics of uncovering their bones! It's a fun episode, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be sure to check out this special interview with Lauren Paravella, a childcare worker who is in recovery from an eating disorder. This episode discusses sensitive issues, so please take care when listening. This is a companion to the previous Episode 15: Body Image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katrina takes us on an exploration of beauty standards around the world to show us how culture shapes what we define as beautiful. She also focuses on American standards and the shifting notions of what is considered attractive in our own culture. Part of this episode includes a conversation about eating disorders, so take care when listening. Be sure to check out the additional companion episode featuring an interview with Lauren Paravella, a childcare worker who is in recovery from an eating disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily delves into evolution! She explains what it is, how it works, and how we know what we know. Is evolution just a theory? What exactly did Darwin discover. Join us for a fun and engaging conversation about evolution – the foundation that connects us all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices