Unpacking the Medicine Wheel: Blackfoot History and Archaeological Interpretation with Dr. Trevor Peck - Ep 48

Podcast: The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast · The Archaeology Podcast Network

Opublikowano: 2026-08-20

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Dr. Trevor R. Peck about one of the most recognizable, and often misunderstood, archaeological features of the Northern Plains: the “medicine wheel.” Drawing on his article “Unpacking the ‘Medicine Wheel’ Rubric,” Trevor discusses why archaeologists have historically grouped a diverse range of stone features under this broad label and why more careful identification of their function and cultural affiliation matters. The conversation then focuses on Death Lodges, a distinctive type of stone feature that Trevor argues represents a Blackfoot cultural tradition. He discusses the archaeological, historical...