Today, Derek Boyd (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) delves into a range of topics covering intersectional theory, forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology and palaeopathology (i.e., the study of archaeological health and disease).

What was happening socially and technologically in industrial-era England? How does Derek want to study historical health in this context through a combination of scientific methodologies and archival research? Why is the application of intersectional theory to studies of archaeological human remains becoming a more common approach? How may we understand the past better by considering the intersections of age, sex, race, class and geographical location when interpreting the data? What about Derek’s other research in taphonomic facilities (or otherwise known as body farms), and does intersectional thinking play into his work as a forensic anthropologist too?

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To follow more of Derek’s work or ask him any questions, you can find his information on his anthropology department’s website.

There is also a conference Derek recommends looking into for anyone interested on Disasters, Displacement and Human Rights (DDHR), taking place on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Details can be found on the conference website.

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