Assistant Professor of Anthropology, McMaster University
I am an anthropological archaeologist who mostly works in Mesoamerica, exploring questions about foodways, human-environmental relationships, and gastronomic heritage. I specialize in the analysis of ancient plant residues, including materials found in fields and trash heaps and microscopic tissues deposited on artifacts and human teeth.
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Feb 25, 2020 01:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
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