Hi – I’m Smiti.
I’m an archaeologist and public educator working to make the past feel relevant and worth getting curious about.


Bringing the past into everyday life
I explore how archaeology connects to our world through storytelling, collaboration, and curiosity-driven content.
I come from an academically oriented background where I did a Ph.D. in Anthropological Archaeology that focused on research and fieldwork in Oman. My research has centered on how people make decisions about landscapes and resources. Over time, I realized that some of the most interesting work we do about the past wasn’t making it beyond academic circles — so I shifted my focus to public education.
Today, I create accessible, inclusive, and engaging content through videos, podcasts, and interdisciplinary research. My goal is for people to see archaeology as a lens for understanding themselves and the world around them. I publish videos on YouTube, host a podcast, and collaborate with others to bring archaeology to the broader public. No matter the project, I aim to connect overlooked stories from the past to the curiosity of the present. My work is rooted in collaboration, inclusivity, and the belief that the past is for everyone.
Curiosity-Driven Content

Curiosity Meets the Past Podcast
Curiosity Meets the Past – a video podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past!

Field Notes by Smiti
This is my newsletter for those who want to dig deeper and keep up-to-date with everything we’re doing.

More Projects
We’re constantly working on several projects, so click below to learn more.
