Links and Information on Howard Carter
Monday May 31, 2004
The most famous archaeologist of the past has to be Howard Carter, who discovered Tutenkhamen's tomb. As a result there are numerous really great resources on the British archaeologist of ... Read More
From the Etruscans to Sodoma: A Day in the Siena Countryside
Sunday May 30, 2004
A day-trip south of Siena, to see an Etruscan museum in a walled town, and spectacular frescos in a beautiful setting. From your About guide to Italian cuisine, Kyle Phillips
The History of Beauty
Saturday May 29, 2004
A cool page from Mary Bellis, your About guide to Inventors and Inventions, on the history of making yourself beautiful.
Mexico Travel Guide Q&A
Friday May 28, 2004
An interview by Susan Breslow Sardone, your About guide to Mexico, with Rob Long, co-founder of Go 2 Mexico on why you should choose Mexico as a romantic retreat.
Archaeological Books and Book Lists
Thursday May 27, 2004
Public archaeology has developed numerous excellent sources of information about the study of archaeology. Here is a collection of books that give the reader the real story... in real jargon-free ... Read More
Magnificent Objects: A Review
Wednesday May 26, 2004
Magnificent Objects is a new large-format book of beautiful color photographs of artifacts from the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, giving the reader a ... Read More
Ancient Surgery, Modern Yardstick
Tuesday May 25, 2004
A survey of ancient medical techniques, by Dr Sanjay Parva and your About Guide to Healing, Phylameana lila Desy.
Volunteering in Europe
Monday May 24, 2004
A collection of photographs and stories of people volunteering on archaeological projects throughout Europe, from your About guide to Europe for Visitors, James Martin.
The Archaeology of the Aztec Civilization
Sunday May 23, 2004
Aztecs, who ruled pretty much all of central America before the Spanish came, had a culture infused with fatalism and ceremony. Here are some recent studies of this fascinating culture. ... Read More
Beads and Beadmaking
Saturday May 22, 2004
Bead making is one of our very first arts, as humans. Here are some articles and resources on this endlessly fascinating world.
Metallurgy and the use of metals in archaeology
Saturday May 22, 2004
A collection of articles and resources about how humans invented making metals, iron, bronze, and gold among others.
March 04 Museum & Society
Friday May 21, 2004
The online magazine, Museum & Society has just published Volume 2, No. 1 on line, including articles on the South Kensington Museum, Changing Histories, the Kelvingrove Museum, and Reproductions.
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New Glossary Terms
Thursday May 20, 2004
Holy cow! How did that happen? There are 19 new words in the everlasting, never-ending Archaeology glossary this week, between Montanist communities and Murray Springs, Arizona...
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What is Dendrochronology?
Wednesday May 19, 2004
Just what the heck is dendrochronology--and what can the growth rings of trees teach us about dating?
Trojan Wars Archaeology
Tuesday May 18, 2004
An online review of the new Troy movie from Archaeology magazine: Trojan Wars: On the Big and Little Screen
About Greek Mythology: Troy
Monday May 17, 2004
About.com's Ancient History Guide N.S. Gill takes a whack at the new movie Troy and some of its errors, in her FAQ for Greek Mythology.
Last Week of Hierakonpolis
Sunday May 16, 2004
Results from the final week of Archaeology magazine's online dig at Hierakonpolis has been posted.
Vacations and Tourism at Archaeological Sites
Saturday May 15, 2004
Whether you want to go visit a great archaeological destination, or go on a dig in some exotic corner of the world, this collection is for you.
Movies and Cinematic Explorations of Archaeology
Friday May 14, 2004
Archaeology has always been of intense interest to the public, something movie directors and companies have known for a very long time.
Workshops and Seminars in Archaeology
Friday May 14, 2004
Many other opportunities to study archaeology or archaeological related fields abound; here's a sampling of short courses planned for this year.
Ludlow Coal Massacre
Thursday May 13, 2004
In April 1914, the Colorado National Guard opened fire on a tent city of striking minors
Quote 149: Stephen Daedalus on History
Wednesday May 12, 2004
A quote from the banned classic Ulysses on what the past means to its hero, Stephen Dedalus.
Archaeologists Born Before 1800
Tuesday May 11, 2004
While not properly archaeologists at all, several scientists and scholars born before 1800 made substantial contributions to what was to become the science of archaeology.
Field Schools and Scheduled Excavations in Europe Outside the UK
Monday May 10, 2004
European field schools are also numerous in several countries in Europe outside the United Kingdom. Here's a selection.
Diving with the Dead
Sunday May 9, 2004
One of the online excavations conducted through Archaeology magazine, Diving with the Dead takes us to the cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula with managing editor Kristin Romey and archaeologist Guillermo ... Read More
Rocking the Cradle
Saturday May 8, 2004
The Smithsonian magazine has a story on the latest findings in Iran by archaeologist Yousef Madjidzadeh, who believes he has found a literate Bronze Age society predating the Mesopotamian civilization. ... Read More
The Three Unknowns
Friday May 7, 2004
A science fiction story involving an Oxford archaeologist, some nasty politics, and an archaeological site on Mars. By Severna Park on scifi.com.
Lithic Containers
Thursday May 6, 2004
The latest interesting article from lithic-specialist Tony Baker, Lithic Containers discusses the recognition of whne a stone artifact is an exhausted core--the last leftovers from a tool manufacture.
People of the Raven
Wednesday May 5, 2004
On its website, Archaeology magazine has posted a piece of the new Michael and Kathleen Gear novel, "People of the Raven". This writing pair has done a great deal to ... Read More
Linking to the Past: A Review
Tuesday May 4, 2004
Kenneth Feder has a long distinguished history of writing great introductory texts. With Linking to the Past, he uses a web-based text to provide a searchable, enhanced and exciting text ... Read More
NPR : Earliest Evidence of Controlled Fire
Monday May 3, 2004
Ira Flatow's Science Friday describes findings reported in Science magazine on a likely Homo erectus site which has evidence of controlled use of fire. Audio only.
The Gault Site (Texas)
Sunday May 2, 2004
The Gault site is one of the most important Paleoindian (Clovis period) archaeological sites in the United States, primarily, in my opinion, because it was an occupation found during the ... Read More
Farber Gravestone Collection
Saturday May 1, 2004
From the inventive David Rumsey and the American Antiquarian Society, an online database of 13,500 images taken by three photographers of 9000 North American gravestones dated before 1800. Fascinating.