Samantha Mitchell

Precision Consulting

Photogrammetric modeling has increased in popularity across an array of anthropological research endeavors in the past decade. Numerous researchers have found photogrammetry to be effectual and cost-friendly. Recently, bioarchaeologists have employed 3D modeling to curate and analyze skeletal remains. However, photogrammetry presents a unique set o...

Over the past decade, Structure from Motion (SfM) has increasingly been used as a means of digital preservation and for documenting archaeological excavations, architecture, and cultural material. However, few studies have tapped the potential of using SfM to document and analyze taphonomic processes affecting burials for forensic sciences purposes...

nalysis of sharp force trauma indicate the machete as a tool frequently used in violent altercations across Central America, South America, and Mexico. Reports indicate that the machete is connected to varied forms of interpersonal violence and is used as a means of intimidation for organized crime syndicates. Notably, machetes manufactured within...

Over the past decade, Structure from Motion (SfM) has increasingly been used as a means of digital preservation and for documenting archaeological excavations, architecture, and cultural material. However, few studies have tapped the potential of using SfM to document and analyze taphonomic processes affecting burials for forensic sciences purposes...

At the ancient Maya site of Chan, located in northwest Belize, a skeleton dating to the Late Preclassic period (400 BC-AD 250) was recovered from ceremonial architecture in the site center. The skeletal material was lightweight, porous, and brittle even though the skeletal elements were generally well preserved. The individual was a young adult mal...