Chemistry as an Archaeological Tool
The hard science of chemistry continues to assist archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to put together the pieces of the past.
The Molecule Hunt
The Molecule Hunt is a literate and readable book by Martin Jones, explaining how archaeology has used and continues to use DNA.
The Molecule Hunt is a literate and readable book by Martin Jones, explaining how archaeology has used and continues to use DNA.
Determining Geological Sources of Artifact Copper
This little book out of the University at Minnesota of Duluth's Archaeometry Laboratory describes in a step-by-step fashion the authors' 25-year-long study to attempt to identify the source of copper used by Native Americans to make tools and decorative items.
This little book out of the University at Minnesota of Duluth's Archaeometry Laboratory describes in a step-by-step fashion the authors' 25-year-long study to attempt to identify the source of copper used by Native Americans to make tools and decorative items.
DNA Archaeology Society
The DNA Archaeology Society is based in Kyoto, Japan. This website contains newsletters on recent research. Japanese and English.
The DNA Archaeology Society is based in Kyoto, Japan. This website contains newsletters on recent research. Japanese and English.
DNA Interactive
Pretty cool website with interactive modules and work areas on understanding how DNA works. Of special interest to the past are Macromedia modules on the Romanovs and Human Origins.
Pretty cool website with interactive modules and work areas on understanding how DNA works. Of special interest to the past are Macromedia modules on the Romanovs and Human Origins.
Electron Microprobe Analysis in Archaeology
Ellery Frahm's page discusses how a major analytical technique in geology can be used in archaeology, covers the history of this technique in archaeological research, and offers examples of analyzed artifacts and a gallery.
Ellery Frahm's page discusses how a major analytical technique in geology can be used in archaeology, covers the history of this technique in archaeological research, and offers examples of analyzed artifacts and a gallery.
Molecular Archaeology and Past Populations in Anatolia
Researchers at the University of Leuven are studying the population genetics of the modern and ancient peoples of Turkey.
Researchers at the University of Leuven are studying the population genetics of the modern and ancient peoples of Turkey.
Molecular Archaeology
From Jan Kiesslich of the University of Salzburg, a thorough introduction to the subject of molecular archaeology. In English and German.
From Jan Kiesslich of the University of Salzburg, a thorough introduction to the subject of molecular archaeology. In English and German.
Neutron Activation
Neutron activation is a method used to quantify the chemical components in glass or pottery objects, to provide clues to where and how an object was manufactured. This page describing the methodology is from Jan Gunneweg.
Neutron activation is a method used to quantify the chemical components in glass or pottery objects, to provide clues to where and how an object was manufactured. This page describing the methodology is from Jan Gunneweg.
New Ways with Old Wheats
A paper from the University of Sheffield on tracing the genetic heritage of emmer wheat.
A paper from the University of Sheffield on tracing the genetic heritage of emmer wheat.
Research in Molecular Archaeology
The University of Bradford conducts research into the organic residues left in archaeological sites and on ancient artifacts. This page lists several papers on recent research projects.
The University of Bradford conducts research into the organic residues left in archaeological sites and on ancient artifacts. This page lists several papers on recent research projects.
The Great Molecule Hunt
A book review of the Molecule Hunt by Martin Jones, from your About.com Guide.
A book review of the Molecule Hunt by Martin Jones, from your About.com Guide.
The Molecule Hunt
In his book The Molecule Hunt: Archaeology and the Search for Ancient DNA, Martin Jones explores the various ways in which archaeology is using DNA to discover a whole new universe of things unimaginable even 15 years ago.
In his book The Molecule Hunt: Archaeology and the Search for Ancient DNA, Martin Jones explores the various ways in which archaeology is using DNA to discover a whole new universe of things unimaginable even 15 years ago.