Karen Bellinger is an anthropologist, archaeologist, and award-winning educator who presents and consults on a wide range of history programs for media outlets such as National Geographic and the Science Channel. After receiving a literature degree from Yale University, she earned a PhD in Anthropology from New York University. As a field archaeologist, ethnographer, and archival historian, she has investigated sites around the world, exploring human behavior from prehistory to the modern day. She also designs and leads educational travel experiences. More information about her and her work can be found at https://karenbellinger.com.