Courses Taught
- ANTH 201 – Introduction to Anthropology
- ANTH 205 – Peoples & Cultures of the World
- ANTH 350 – European Archaeology
- ANTH 415 – Anthropological Writing
Current Graduate Students:
None
Research Interests
- Historical archaeology
- Nautical archaeology
- Maritime cultural heritage and landscapes
- Historical ecology
- Material culture
- Colonial Americas & Caribbean
- Women at sea
Current Research Projects:
- Caribbean maritime cultural landscapes
- Pregnancy and childbirth at sea in the 18th & 19th centuries
- 18th century foodways artifacts
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Anthropology (Nautical Archaeology), 2025
- M.A., East Carolina University, History (Maritime Studies), 2017
- B.A., Indiana University, Anthropology, Classical Art & Archaeology, Individualized Major (Underwater Archaeology), 2013
Selected Publications
Thomas, Olivia L. (2024) Whaling and Wailing: Childbirth on 19th Century Whaling Ships. International Journal of Maritime History 36(1):107—139. https://doi.org/10.1177/08438714231198614