Discussion Groups - Archaeology News Groups

From your guide, descriptions and information about these useful communication forms; as well as pros and cons about using the medium.

Discussion relating to the Amarna Period of Ancient Egypt, Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and related topics. To inquire about the list, contact amarna-owner@egroups.com.

from Diotima, an electronic discussion list for the scholarly study of women and gender throughout the entire ancient Mediterranean world.

Discussion on the history of ancient Mediterranean civilizations from the paleolithic era to the end of antiquity.

Yahoo group on Egyptology, looks to be an informal, fun discussion group on various related topics.

Ancient Near Eastern Studies, from the Indus to the Nile, and from the beginnings of human habitation to the rise of Islam. It is intended to provide a medium for discussion among scholars and students actively engaged in research and study of this broad field.

The discussion of any topics relating to the scholarly subject of anthropology, or the dissemination of information directly elevant to those who study anthropology.

To encourage the exchange of information between groups carrying out experimental archaeology in Britain.

A forum for discussion of archaeological problems, especially those concerned with research, excavations, etc. Also relevant conferences, job announcements, calls for papers, publications, bibliographies and the like should be publicized. Discussion of new techniques and the significance of new discoveries is welcome.

ArchComp-L is an electronic discussion group dedicated to computational archaeology, specifically all aspects of computing and archaeology: database design, software and hardware concerns, GIS, CAD, Web applications, and multimedia.

A list for "reviewing and discussing books, journal publications, texts, and other media forms concerning archaeology and related fields." Looks moribund.

Discussion list for all shades of Australian archaeology (prehistoric, historic, maritime etc). Run by Peter Hiscock at Australian National University.

Aztlan is an electronic discussion list set up for debate, discussion, and the exchange of information by students and scholars of the Pre-Columbian history of the Americas.

Archaeology in the United Kingdom; the forum for reports from the Council for British Archaeology.

C-14 L is an electronic discussion list intended for researchers and others involved in radiocarbon and other radioisotopes used in dating, and in scientific dating issues in general.

To permit Classicists in the British Isles to pass on information about conferences, posts, important discoveries, and the like. The original membership was drawn from amongst members of the Classical Association. Subscriptions from overseas are welcome. Discussions should normally be taken off list.

The European Archaeological Heritage Web, to implement and integrate Internet services for the discipline of Archaeology.

HistArch is an electronic discussion list dedicated to historical archaeology, nice mix of professionals and enthusiasts discussing issues about historical archaeological sites around the world.

To encourage discussion within the area of Industrial Archaeology - it aims to help establish links between fieldwork, research, individuals and establishments.

The exchange of information and discussion for archaeologists (prehistoric, classical or medieval) interested in Italy.

Lithics-L is an electronic discussion list meant for scholarly, non-commercial discussion of archaeological lithic analysis, such as dating, sourcing, characterisation, technology, and nomenclature, or for the dissemination of information directly relevant to lithic analysts.

To promote the exchange of information and resources on the medieval history and archaeology of Italy from c.400 to c.1350.

Mil-Arch is an unmoderated mailing list devoted to all aspects of Military Archaeology in all periods of history.

Military archaeology and military architecture.

An electronic discussion list for persons interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls.

An electronic discussion list on primitive diets and their relevance to modern life; with emphasis on how one lives on what we used to eat.

A place of discussion for radical archaeologists defined as those interested critical research & activity relating to issues of race, class, gender & the environment. Normally rather quiet. 

Roman art and archaeology; specifically the material cultures of ancient Italy, from ca. 1000 B.C. to A.D. 700, including Etruscans, Samnites, Romans, Greeks, etc., and b) The material cultures of all  Roman provinces, including Roman interaction with local populations and cultures.

A mailing list for people "who are interested in any or all aspects of genealogy, anywhere in the world."

Archaeology and art history of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan).

The study of identities, nationalism, and the past in present in south eastern Europe. It complements the work of the Centre for the Study of South Eastern Europe.

SpanBord is an electronic discussion list dedicated to the history and archaeology of the Spanish Borderlands (including Northern Mexico) from 1521-1900.

SubArch is an electronic discussion list about underwater and marine archaeology. Both professional archaeologists and salvors inhabit this list, which makes for some interesting if sometimes heated discussions.

3D visualisation standards in archaeology.

New list developed to discuss the World Archaeological Congress adn its various activities.