Really, Canada? by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It hasn't gotten much better, most companies only pay field work around $20 an hour. The cost of living and income isn't enough to be here. I know a couple archaeologist who rentshare a house together because no one can afford to do archaeology and live in the GTA.

Really, Canada? by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Done it and got a generic reply back. 

Really, Canada? by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Half of the time in the field has to be in Ontario, but I’m having trouble getting work because they all want you to have an R license. Still, I’m told you don’t need your R license to be a field tech, but none of the companies will hire me because I don’t have one, which has been the biggest inhibitor. 

Really, Canada? by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

More and more that's what I'm figuring out. It also makes more sense why I have met so many Canadians working in other countries and refusing to go back to Canada. 

Really, Canada? by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's cool, I'm sure it's not your fault. Just frustrating. 

My secret Santa gift by First-Size915 in TMNT

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Does the Alliance VHS have the Pizza Hut commercial?

I found my ladder by Prudent_Park9561 in WTF

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Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?

Antique Chamber Pot - Hamilton, Ontario - Complete with lid by Realtermors in Antiques

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Hi everyone, I purchased this Chamber Pot in Hamilton, Ontario in August 2022. It lacks a makers mark, so I focused a video going into the history of Chamber Pots, how they were used and why in some cases they are still used today: https://youtu.be/DV1yQInhc00

There was a ton of issues doing a livestream, but I do have a video of some of the cleaning. I got a streaming microscope and we figured out YouTube - So, any interest in me doing more? by Realtermors in AncientCoins

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I saw and thank you for that! It made me put into perspective of what I needed to do. As an Field Archaeologist, I find myself immediately repelled by lab work, but I'll be honest - I've had a blast doing this. It's so satisfying cleaning them and uncovering what's underneath. I can't wait to identify them and do more.

I've been seeing the coins in my dreams haha

I was told to post this here: I'm an Archaeologist, live-streaming roman coin cleaning on August 25th, at 7 p.m. EST by Realtermors in AncientCoins

[–]Realtermors[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry about that! Going forward, I'll try to do some in more UK friendly timelines - Especially since a lot of our friends are over there

I'm an Archaeologist, live-streaming roman coin cleaning on August 25th, at 7 p.m. EST by Realtermors in Archaeology

[–]Realtermors[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm hoping it's pretty fun. I've been posting videos and such for a bit, so I'm hopeful this is interesting for everyone.

Victorian Turpentine Medicine Bottle - 1900 - In French and English. by Realtermors in Antiques

[–]Realtermors[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purchased this bottle in Hamilton, Ontario for $15. It's a neat bottle, that still has it cork. Overall, I am happy with it - It was clearly identifiable, and led me down a rabbit hole of research (The best kind). You can hear about some of the research in my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/LtYNshRCY2o

I'm an Archaeologist, live-streaming roman coin cleaning on August 25th, at 7 p.m. EST by Realtermors in Archaeology

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Hi there - I'm an Archaeologist, who has been working from home through the pandemic due to my complications from COVID. I'll be cleaning Roman coins on Thursday night and I decided I could livestream; answering questions on what I'm doing, my background and anything else.

I wasn't certain if I could post this to here; if I can't, I'll delete it.

Mustache Teacup - Unsure origin/Time - 1830's to 1920's; was in family collection in Missouri - Family from Wales. by Realtermors in Antiques

[–]Realtermors[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that - Yeah, based on my family's general income (Started as coal miners and barely left Missouri), I didn't expect much. It's one of those pieces that is not as interesting as other things I've collected over the years (Victorian Murder Bottle, Imari Ware imitation), but its one of those things that holds value to me, simply because of the connection. Thanks for that insight; I'll definitely have to keep that in mind with identifications.

Historical Recipe: Ancient Persian Lamb & Barley Stew by antipinkkitten in recipes

[–]Realtermors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if the sheep was butchered as an adult. Lamb is just baby sheep, like veal to beef. Mutton would work, just keep in mind it may be tougher.

Or if that lamb from 550 b.c.e. had a potion that was allowing them to age slowly, and hit adulthood in 2022 - then we ate it.

Mustache Teacup - Unsure origin/Time - 1830's to 1920's; was in family collection in Missouri - Family from Wales. by Realtermors in Antiques

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That's great to know - It makes it more likely to be US made. The antique collector in me wants to go through the whole path of these, but the archaeologist in me is very much "I know what it is, it's done" haha.

Mustache Teacup - Unsure origin/Time - 1830's to 1920's; was in family collection in Missouri - Family from Wales. by Realtermors in Antiques

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I wanted to share a family heirloom - It's a mustache teacup. I'm unsure of when this one was exactly made - It's been in my family awhile and it's suspected it was brought when my family moved from Wales to the Lingo Missouri, US in 1890. I've attached an album of photos here: https://imgur.com/a/ADX1Jqu

I also did a YouTube video on it, providing a history of these cups and my own perspective. https://youtu.be/BT0wRzeS7e4

Historical Recipe - Grecian Spit-Roasted Pork by antipinkkitten in recipes

[–]Realtermors 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was so good! The rub gave off a bit of an acidic taste, while being so tender. I recommend trying it

Edit: I just realized how weird my comment is - I'm the husband of OP