Digging Into Alabama: Archaeology, Podcasts, and the Past with Daniel Rhodes

In this episode of Coffee & History, hosts Rebecca Todd Minder and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie take the podcast on the road to Huntsville for a conversation with archaeologist, podcaster, and public historian Daniel Rhodes. As host of Archaeology After Dark, president of the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society, and a leader within the Alabama Archaeological Society, Daniel is dedicated to making archaeology accessible, engaging, and fun for audiences of all ages.    From Alabama's colonial past and public archaeology projects to podcasting, ancient artifacts, and the surprising ways archaeology connects people to their own identities, Daniel shares the stories and experiences that have shaped his career. Along the way, the conversation explores archaeological discoveries, museum education, the challenges of preserving history, and why understanding the past continues to matter in the Rocket City and beyond.