Stories from the Field of Archaeology

Learning how to excavate is a tricky business and harder than it looks. The subtleties of ancient dirt discolorations are often lost on the novice; and learning how to properly use a shovel, believe it or not, is a treat. Here are some stories about work in the field and how to get that experience.

Hour in the Life (5)

Shovel Bum: The Interview
Trent de Boer, author and auteur of the fanzine Shovel Bum, talks about the motivation for his work and how it fits into his archaeological career.

The Archaeological Field School
Want to gain experience in archaeology? Thinking about a career or just looking for some interesting things to do with your summer vacation? Then the field school is for you.

A Remarkable Field School
What is it that makes a memorable field school experience? Here are some tips on how to find one that fits your needs.

Letter from the Field: Digging the American Southwest
Sometimes even the slickest snakes get bit, as your guide discovers on this fictional recreation of a long ago field experience in the American Southwest.

Letter from the Field: Village Site in Mexico
A little whirlwind can stir up a lot of trouble, as your guide found out during an excavation at the Cuexcomate Site, central Mexico.

Archaeology Field Schools
Want to gain experience in archaeology? Thinking about a career or just looking for some interesting things to do with your summer vacation? Then the field school is for you.

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