Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

In this episode, Dr. Schuldrenrein investigates the process of archaeological compliance in New York City by going behind the scenes of the Foley Square and Peck Slip projects in Lower Manhattan. Joining him are Deputy Commissioner for the NYC Department of Design and Construction Tom Foley, Archaeologist and President of Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants Alyssa Loorya, and Director of Archaeology at the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Amanda Sutphin. All three of these people play integral roles in archaeological assessment and planning in the city. Tune in to learn how and why New York City is considered to be at the forefront of archaeological project integration and compliance in the nation.