What Animal Bones Reveal About Life in 19th-Century New York

What can animal bones reveal about the daily lives of working-class communities in 19th-century New York City? Archaeologist and zooarchaeologist Dr. Pam Crabtree guides us through her research at two sites in Lower Manhattan: Five Points and Corlears Hook. In our conversation, she walks us through what working-class people ate, some surprising finds, and how these finds can change our perception of New York City in the past. Mentioned on the show: • Pam's Email: [email protected] • New York Archaeological Repository: https://archaeology.cityofnewyork.us/ 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/what-animal-bones-reveal-about-life-in-19th-century-new-york/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at [email protected] 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.