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Department of Archaeology

 

Biography

I am a Research Assistant on the REVERSEACTION project here at Cambridge, investigating metallic, lithic, textile, and ceramic artefacts from Pre-Columbian Colombia.

Before coming to Cambridge I completed a BA in Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Oxford and subsequently a fully-funded MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Cranfield University. Throughout both degrees I developed interests in bioarchaeology (namely osteology, non-adult osteology, and palaeopathology) and archaeological science. I also completed theses in the usefulness of non-adult skeletal age estimation techniques and in the osteoarchaeology of smallpox.

In my spare time I enjoy taking part in archaeological outreach and excavation. Since 2016 I have been making videos for YouTube documenting my experience studying and working in archaeology, with a particular focus on sharing my experiences as a previously Free School Meals eligible student.

Research

Stateless Societies

Archaeological Materials Science

Lithics

Bioarchaeology

Non-adult osteology

Palaeopathology

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

Other Professional Activities

Memberships:

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, including the Forensic Archaeology and Osteoarchaeology special interest groups

Society for Archaeological Sciences

British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology

British Association for Forensic Anthropology

Society for the Study of Childhood in the Past
 

Volunteer for the Cranfield Recovery and Investigation of Conflict Casualties Team

Job Titles

Research Assistant, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research

General Info

Not available for consultancy
Research Expertise / Fields of study: 
Osteoarchaeology
Material Culture
Artefact Analysis & Technology
Archaeometallurgy

Contact Details

rrc31 [at] cam.ac.uk
McDonald Institute
Cambridge
CB2 3ER

Affiliations

Person keywords: 
REVERSEACTION
Archaeometallurgy
Stateless Societies
Materials Science
Subjects: 
Archaeological Science
Archaeology
Themes: 
Science, Technology and Innovation
Material Culture
Geographical areas: 
Americas
Britain
Periods of interest: 
Other Historical
Other Late Prehistory
Other Prehistory