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Shanti Morell-Hart is an anthropological archaeologist and paleoethnobotanist focusing on ancient societies in Mesoamerica. Her published research tracks the origins and impacts of agricultural development, exploring the contributions of plants to ritualized activity and healthcare, as well as the range and diversity of quotidian botanical practices. She examines transformations in human-environment relationships, particularly relating to narratives of collapse and resilience. Morell-Hart's teaching and supervisory interests include foodways, ethnoecology, paleoethnobotanical analysis, spatial analysis, Mesoamerican societies, ancient history, and gastronomic heritage. She currently serves as the Director of the Integrated Laboratory for Archaeological Sciences (ILAS) and the Paleoethnobotany Laboratory (PEBLAB) at Brown University.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Teaching a variety of courses related to anthropology, archaeology, and paleoethnobotany.
Department: Department of Economics