Articles Index
Why Do Conquering Civilizations Rebuild in the Same Place?
After one civilization conquers another's land, why did they often rebuild in the same exact place, over the top of the ruins of the previous buildings? A few guesses might be in order.
How Many Artifacts Have Been Collected?
How many artifacts have been collected from archaeological sites, is there a catalog of all that, and can just anybody access the catalog? And if there isn't how in the world do archaeologists know anything?
Archaeology FAQ: How do I get to be an Archaeologist?
What kind of job can I get in archaeology? Does it pay well? Do you have to work when it's hot? These are the questions that everyone who is thinking about being an archaeologist wants to know.
FAQ: Finding an Archaeology Specialist
Finding a specialist in archaeology or any scientific field is easy these days--as long as you have a computer and an internet connection.
How Do I Find a Job in Forensic Archaeology?
What is the availability of work experience is for forensic archaeology in New York City or any across America?
What Kind of Career Can I Have in Archaeology?
What kind of real-life career choices do I have with a degree in archaeology?
What is a Tell?
How do ancient cities become buried? Archaeologists working in modern and ancient cities face the same problems with layers and layers of occupation debris stacked up over the centuries.
What Do You Mean, Those Aren't Artifacts?
A reader complains that nobody takes his artifact collection seriously--and wants to know what to do about it.
Where Can I Learn About Grad School in Great Britain?
Where I could get information on residency requirements and fees for British universities?
What Does That Quote Mean?
What does George Orwell's quote, "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past" mean? I would also like to know where I can find the meanings of other quotes.
How Can I Study Archaeology in High School?
I am a sophomore in high school who has always wanted to be an archaeologist. I can hardly wait to start my career in archaeology! But there are no archaeology classes at my school. Do I have to wait to get started on my chosen career?
Where are Historic Buildings Preserved?
Are all the 20th century buildings being torn down? Where do I find a list of them?
Can I Dig for Free?
I want to try archaeology out, but I can't afford to pay for the exotic locations I find listed in Archaeology or Biblical Archaeology. How do I find a place to try archaeology that doesn't take my savings?