Jeannette Plummer Sires
Archaeologist & Museum Curator
I make accessible content for general audiences, connecting archaeology to contemporary issues through compelling writing, public speaking, and media.
I'm currently focused on the material culture of Spanish imperialism in the Americas. I examine what skeletal remains, everyday objects, and written sources reveal about the colonial-era experiences of Indigenous communities and enslaved Africans, the people whose lives are often left out of official histories.
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WHAT I WORK ON
- Writing & Public storytelling • Translating archaeological and historical research into accessible narratives in books, articles, social media, and documentaries for audiences beyond academia.
- Speaking & Media • Delivering engaging talks and expert commentary on archaeology, colonial histories, and museum ethics.
- Museum Consulting • Advising institutions on decolonization, repatriation, and ethical stewardship of colonial collections and human remains.
- Community Collaboration • Partnering with descendant communities on heritage projects where they lead and define priorities.
WHO I WORK WITH
- Publishers & Agents • Developing accessible archaeology and history books.
- Media Producers & Content Creators • Providing expert commentary and storytelling for documentaries, magazines, educational podcasts, and social media
- Museums & Institutions • Implementing meaningful decolonization initiatives
- Descendant Communities • Advising on collaborative heritage projects
Literary Representation: Felicity Bryan Associates
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
- Former Curator • British Museum
- Former Researcher • Natural History Museum London
- Research Affiliate • McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge
- Trustee • Council for British Archaeology
- Founding Member • European Society of Black and Allied Archaeologists
- Documentary Expert Contributions • National Geographic • PBS Nova • History Channel
- Expertise: Human Osteology • Museum decolonization • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
