Forensic and Human Skeletal Archaeology
Forensic archaeology is about the law and how it applies to archaeology, but it usually refers specifically to the study of crime and how it is solved; human skeletal studies are a related field.
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The AAFS is the main professional society for forensic scientists of all sorts, established in 1948.
The AAFS is the main professional society for forensic scientists of all sorts, established in 1948.
American Board of Forensic Anthropology
Professional organization for certifying professionals who work in the field.
Professional organization for certifying professionals who work in the field.
Archaeologists at the World Trade Center
Forensic archaeology had a role investigating the terrorist attack on the WTC in September of 2001.
Forensic archaeology had a role investigating the terrorist attack on the WTC in September of 2001.
Artificial Cranial Deformation
From Patricia Lindsell, an online paper on the ancient art of body-shaping.
From Patricia Lindsell, an online paper on the ancient art of body-shaping.
Daktylos
An electronic discussion list dedicated to the study of dermal ridges (finger, palm, lip, and foot prints) on primates, humans in particular, and discussions of applications to genetics, anthropology, archaeology, and law enforcement.
An electronic discussion list dedicated to the study of dermal ridges (finger, palm, lip, and foot prints) on primates, humans in particular, and discussions of applications to genetics, anthropology, archaeology, and law enforcement.
Facial Reconstruction
From the New York State Museum and artist Gay Malin, a step-by-step description of how facial reconstruction works. The page focuses on the reconstruction of facial features from a skull of a woman who died 300 years ago in Albany, with a lot of interesting detail about how the artist decides on unknowable features like ear shape and body fat measures.
From the New York State Museum and artist Gay Malin, a step-by-step description of how facial reconstruction works. The page focuses on the reconstruction of facial features from a skull of a woman who died 300 years ago in Albany, with a lot of interesting detail about how the artist decides on unknowable features like ear shape and body fat measures.
Forens-Arch Mailing List
An email discussion list for forensic archaeologists.
An email discussion list for forensic archaeologists.
Forensic Anthro.com
Webmaster/anthro student Marci Adamson's new page on Forensic Anthropology promises to be a good starting place for news and information in the field.
Webmaster/anthro student Marci Adamson's new page on Forensic Anthropology promises to be a good starting place for news and information in the field.
Graduate Programs in Forensic Archaeology
From the Guide to Graduate Schools in Archaeology, a listing of programs for obtaining forensic archaeology MA degrees.
From the Guide to Graduate Schools in Archaeology, a listing of programs for obtaining forensic archaeology MA degrees.
Human Rights and Forensic Anthropology Page
From Stefan Schmitt at Florida State University, this page includes reports on several ongoing forensic studies.
From Stefan Schmitt at Florida State University, this page includes reports on several ongoing forensic studies.
Mark Benecke Forensic Research
Mark Benecke, world-famous forensic anthropologist, has a hoot of a website, in addition to several papers in German and English.
Mark Benecke, world-famous forensic anthropologist, has a hoot of a website, in addition to several papers in German and English.
Midwest Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Assoc (BARFAA)
Professional organization of forensic scientists studying bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology.
Professional organization of forensic scientists studying bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology.
Osteo-Interactive
Specializing in human osteology and paleopathology, this site includes quite of bit of information on forensic studies by William Bass.
Specializing in human osteology and paleopathology, this site includes quite of bit of information on forensic studies by William Bass.
Standard Osteological Database Project
From Thomas Green and Jerome Rose, the SOD project will act as a repository for data generated worldwide via the Internet.
From Thomas Green and Jerome Rose, the SOD project will act as a repository for data generated worldwide via the Internet.
The Belgrade Mummy
Analysis on an Egyptian mummy donated to the National Museum of Belgrade in 1888 by Hadzi Pavle Ridicki. Serbian and English.
Analysis on an Egyptian mummy donated to the National Museum of Belgrade in 1888 by Hadzi Pavle Ridicki. Serbian and English.
Visible Proofs - Forensic Archaeology
This website from the National Institutes of Health describes more than a dozen cases where forensic archaeological studies have solved mysteries, using DNA and other laboratory techniques made famous in the CSI series.
This website from the National Institutes of Health describes more than a dozen cases where forensic archaeological studies have solved mysteries, using DNA and other laboratory techniques made famous in the CSI series.
Why Excavate Human Bones?
Another great page from Spoilheap, this one an introduction to the study of human skeletal remains.
Another great page from Spoilheap, this one an introduction to the study of human skeletal remains.