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Staffordshire Pottery of the American Antiquarian Society

2012-01-14T18:17:00.000-08:00

The American Antiquarian Society has put together an online exhibit of Staffordshire Pottery of John Ridgeway called The Beauties of America. These pieces are part of the Emma DeForest Morse Collection, and are the blue transfer patterns. In addition to the photos, details and a bibliography are provided.

2012 Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology - Bermuda

2012-01-11T11:54:00.000-08:00

Image by europanostra via Flickr Saint Mary's College-University of Rhode Island 2012 Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology The Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology is a joint research expedition conducted in Bermuda by faculty and students of Saint Mary's College of California and the University of Rhode Island. The field school is a research-based learning experience that will

Coffin Handles from the African Burial Ground, New York City

2011-07-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Megan Springate has just published an article in the African Diaspora Archaeology Network, June 2011 Newsletter on identifying a possible British source of the coffin handles excavated at the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. The article also covers coffin handles from a Philadelphia African-American cemetery. The abstract is here, but there is a link to the full article as well.

St. Augustine, Florida Civil War Shipwreck Documentary Released

2011-04-14T00:33:00.000-07:00

Buried in the ocean's sands off St. Augustine, Florida, “the Nation’s oldest port,” is a lost shipwreck, one of the last great maritime mysteries from America’s Civil War. The 150 year old shipwreck had several incarnations—first, that of a commercial trader, then an illegal slaver, and finally a feared rebel privateer. Join underwater archaeologists and forensic scientists in their pursuit to

Archaeological Field School on Edgefield, South Carolina Pottery Communities

2011-03-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

Archaeological Field School on Edgefield, South Carolina Pottery Communities University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Anth. 454-CF and 455-CF (6 credits; 6 weeks), May 23, 2011 to July 1, 2011 This field school will provide training in the techniques of excavation, mapping, controlled surface surveys, artifact classification and contextual interpretation. Students will work in supervised teams,

Isles of Shoals Archaeology Project, Maine

2011-03-06T16:26:00.000-08:00

The Shoals Marine Laboratory (Cornell University /University of New Hampshire) is offering its 4th season of a field school in archaeology on Smuttynose Island, Maine, May 30, 2011 - June 20, 2011. Session Dates: One week sessions from May 30 to June 20; sign up for 1, 2 or 3 week combinations Application Deadline: May 23, 2011Website: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_islandarch.htmlProject

2011 Michigan Technological University Fieldschool in Industrial Archaeology

2011-02-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaThe 2011 Michigan Technological University Fieldschool in Industrial Archaeology will be back at the Cliff Mine and Clifton townsite for the second year. Join the Industrial Archaeologists from Michigan Technological University, documenting an historic copper mine in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Keweenaw is famous as one of the few places on earth where humans

United by Water: NEH Workshop in Lake Huron

2011-02-07T12:24:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaUnited by Water: Exploring American History through the Shipwrecks and Maritime Landscapes of the Great Lakes July 17-23, and July 24-30, 2011 The National Endowment for the Humanities is partnering with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Alpena Community College to host a dynamic workshop for 50 community college faculty and administrators from across the nation. The

Archaeological Field School on Edgefield, South Carolina Pottery Communities

2010-12-07T22:15:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaArchaeological Field School on Edgefield, South Carolina Pottery Communities University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Anth. 454-CF and 455-CF (6 credits; 6 weeks), May 23, 2011 to July 1, 2011 This field school will provide training in the techniques of excavation, mapping, controlled surface surveys, artifact classification and contextual interpretation. Students will work in

New Jersey Archaeological ALERT! Petty's Run

2010-11-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

Lt. Gov. Guadagno wants archaeological dig on [NJ] Statehouse lawn buried 11/27/2010 Tom Hester Sr. NewJerseyNewsroom.com Angry preservationists charge she considers New Jersey historic site an ‘eyesore’ Lieut. Gov. Kim Guadagno wants the Petty’s Run archaeological site on the Statehouse grounds in Trenton that features the ruins of sections of colonial and industrial era mills dating back to

2011 Society for Historical Archaeology Student Paper Competition Guidelines

2010-11-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

Below are the guidelines for the 2011 SHA Student Paper Prize.as you can see, the deadline is nearing (November 15th)..so.if you are currently an SHA student member, who IS ALREADY GIVING A PAPER AT THE 2011 SHA MEETING in Austin, Texas.then you might consider getting us the "AS READ" version (10 PAGES OR LESS) of your paper by the deadline.who knows. you might be the next winner of the book

Mystery Objects from the Field

2010-06-28T12:18:00.000-07:00

Anne Raab (annmraab "at" yahoo.com) has two mystery objects that she needs identified. Here are her comments and the photos: Does anyone know what these are? My guess is they are parts of an old music box, or some other percussive type instrument. They seem to be either brass or copper. Sorry I don't have a better picture right now. I had to take this one with my phone. They were found at a

Archaeology Channel International Film Festival, May18-22

2010-05-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe seventh annual installment of The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival will take place May 18-22, 2010. This event, which includes a keynote address by leading First Americans researcher Dr. Jon Erlandson, is highlighted in TAC Festival 2010 Preview, the latest video feature on our nonprofit streaming-media Web site, The Archaeology Channel . TAC

Society for Industrial Archaeology 2010 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, CO

2010-04-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Society for Industrial Archaeology (SIA) is having their annual conference in Colorado Springs, June 3-6, 2010. The theme of the conference is Industry on the Frontier. Online registration is now open here. You can see the current list of papers on this page. There will be many tours of the surrounding areas as well.

2010 ISU Field School in Historical Archaeology

2010-03-23T17:37:00.000-07:00

2010 ISU Field School in Historical Archaeology Cherokee Towns in the Time of Spanish Contact May 31 -June 25, 2010 Explore the early history of East Tennessee. Learn techniques of survey, excavation, and artifact analysis in this six credit archaeological field school. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Eastern Tennessee may have been visited by Hernando DeSoto in 1540 and Juan Pardo in 1567 as part of the

Mohegan-UCONN Archaeological Field School

2010-03-08T16:57:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaMohegan-UCONN Archaeological Field School Sponsored by The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut COURSE DESCRIPTION The federally recognized Mohegan Tribe is conducting ongoing research into its long history in eastern Connecticut, particularly on the Mohegan Reservation in Uncasville, Connecticut (est. c.1671). As part of the process of

Isle of Shoals Archaeology Field School

2010-02-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

Isles of Shoals Archaeology Project Location: Maine, United States Season dates: May 31, 2010 - June 14, 2010 Session dates: None given Application Deadline: Rolling - May 15, 2010 http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_islandarch.html The Shoals Marine Laboratory is offering its third season of a field school in archaeology on Smuttynose Island, Maine. DATES: May 31 to June 14, 2010 (choose

New Philadelphia Archaeological Project Field School 2010

2010-02-20T03:17:00.000-08:00

New Philadelphia Archaeological Research Project Field School in Archaeology and Laboratory Techniques Summer 2010 May 24, 2010 to July 30, 2010. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NSF-REU) ** Application Deadline: for best consideration -- March 19, 2010. Application forms and additional information are available online at: http:

The Jewel of Muscat: Recreating a 9th Century Ship

2010-01-22T12:37:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The Jewel of Muscat is a 9th-century Arab sailing ship being built in Oman. It will be sailing to Singapore. The design of the ship is s based on a range of historical sources, including the findings of the Belitung Wreck, which was discovered in 1998.The website covers the background and construction of the ship as well as some great time lapse videos. There is an education

The Museum of Underwater Archaeology In The Field

2009-09-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

The Museum of Underwater Archaeology (MUA) has a number of online field journals kept by students with photos and information. I found the University of West Florida's 2009 Field School journal (towards the bottom of the page) to be very interesting.The Museum of Underwater Archaeology In The Field

Raising the Fleet: An Art/Science Initiative Project Background

2009-09-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

In the autumn of 1758, British and provincial troops at Lake George in the colony of New York deliberately sank much of their squadron: a sloop, two radeaux (floating gun batteries), 260 bateaux, and other warships. This drastic step was necessary, since the British forces had no fortress at the lake to protect their fleet over the winter of 1758-1759; Fort William Henry had been destroyed

Utah Pottery Project - Archaeological Field School

2009-04-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

Utah Pottery Project/Michigan Technological UniversityLocation: Utah, United StatesSeason dates: May 11, 2009 - June 26, 2009http://utahpotteryproject.blogspot.comhttp://www.ss.mtu.edu/faculty/Scarlett/Research/UPP/upphome.htmProject DirectorTimothy James Scarlett, Department of Social Sciences, MichiganTechnological UniversityDescriptionJoin Michigan Tech archaeologists excavating at sites of

Digital Antiquity Seeks Founding Executive Director

2009-04-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaDigital Antiquity seeks an entrepreneurial and visionary Executive Director who can play a central role in transforming the discipline of archaeology by leading the establishment of an on-line repository of the digital data and documents produced by archaeological research in the Americas. Digital Antiquity is a national initiative that is generously funded by the Andrew W.

Dig that Game!

2009-03-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaIf you are into computer games and puzzle games like I am, you are always on the lookout for new websites that offer them. Big Fish Games is one of these. They have a number of incredible games that are centered around archaeological themes.Their Hidden Object games contain the most incredible graphics. Titles include The Serpent of Isis, Undiscovered World: The Incan Sun,

Is Google Making Archaeologists Smarter?

2009-03-13T07:50:00.000-07:00

A very interesting rebuttal to an article by Nicholas Carr. Be sure to read the comments as well.Archaeology Magazine Blog - Beyond Stone and Bone � Is Google Making Archaeologists Smarter?

Field Methods in Rock Art (May 11-29, 2009)

2009-02-24T19:43:00.000-08:00

SHUMLA (Studying Human Use of Materials, Land & Art) and Texas State University are once again offering "Field methods in Rock Art." This three-week course gives students the opportunity to earn 3-6 hours of undergraduate -- or three hours of graduate-level credit while studying with one of the leading rock art researchers in the world.Taught at the SHUMLA campus, located 50 miles west of Del

Egyptology News

2009-02-23T21:48:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite blog directories, Alltop.com, now covers Egyptology news, and blogs. You can find current news about new discoveries, papyrology, and Egyptian monuments and pyramids.Alltop - Top Egyptology News

Univ. of North Dakota 2009 Archaeological Field School

2009-02-09T15:42:00.000-08:00

The Department of Anthropology, University of North Dakota, invites students to attend its Archaeological Field School in May and June, 2009. The 6-week course is being offered in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the USDI Bureau of Reclamation. The first 2-3 weeks of the field school will involve survey work at the Elkhorn/Ebert Ranch in the western North

Recent Firing of Archaeology Researchers at Univ. of PA's Museum

2009-01-14T10:45:00.000-08:00

Dear colleagues,You may have heard that on 19 November 2008 University of Pennsylvania Museum's 18 Research Specialists in Archaeology have been fired from their positions while their associated laboratories and centers such as MASCA (Museum Applied Sciences Center for Archaeology) have been shut down. Senior researchers such as Patrick McGovern, David G. Romano, Simon Martin, Barbara J. Hayden,

Archaeology Online now on Blog Directories

2009-01-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

Image by Stitch via FlickrArchaeology Online is now on the blog directories Alltop and Regator! Both of these directories are extremely useful in finding other anthropology and archaeology websites and blogs, and I suggest you explore them.

Archaeology Magazine's Top 10 Discoveries of 2008

2008-12-17T00:38:00.000-08:00

Archaeology Magazine lists their top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2008, including the earliest shoes in China, the oldest oil paintings in Afghanistan, and the earliest human coprolites (look it up). They also have a list of endangered archaeological sites.

Ancient Egypt Themed PC Game

2008-12-14T13:12:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaInterested in games with an archaeological theme (sort of)? Codeminion has created a fantastic one called The Ancient Quest of Saqqarah. The graphics are wonderful, the music is nice, and it runs on both PC and Mac. The game is a series of puzzles, and anyone can do it.Codeminion - creators of Saqqarah, Magic Match and StoneLoops!

The James Ossuary

2008-11-05T11:14:00.000-08:00

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeApparently, the forgery trial over the James Ossuary is collapsing on itself. The Israel Antiquities Authority has been trying to prove that the inscription that reads, "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" was a fake. But their witnesses have been unable to present good evidence to support their claim.Supporters of James Ossuary Inscription’s Authenticity

The Harris Matrix

2008-09-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaA lot of archaeologists in the Eastern part of the U.S. use the Harris Matrix, which is a stratigraphy system. Here is the website with more information and, you can download (FREE!) a copy of Dr. Harris's Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy.The Harris Matrix

Mapping Ancient Tombs with GPS

2008-09-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaAn archaeology graduate student from Michigan State University is using GPS digital photo mapping software to study the positioning of tombs in Oman.Researcher Maps Ancient Tombs in Oman with GPS-Photo Link Software

Metal ornaments on horse leather

2008-09-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

Image by wednesday181 via FlickrThis is from the Diagnostic Artifacts in Maryland website, and allows you to see the various metal ornaments that were used on leather horse equipment (but not furniture).Leather Ornaments

Archaeology in the News

2008-07-22T14:17:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaToo cool! Fox News now has an archaeology section. Alas, they stuck it in the SciTech section, as usual, but at least it is there.Archaeology | Egyptology | Archeology - FOXNews.com

Heard Museum Gift Shop in Phoeniz, AZ

2008-07-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

Image by Xavier de Jauréguiberry via FlickrThe Heard Museum, in Phoenix, Arizona, has a fine collection of Native American items, kachina dolls (contemporary), Zuni carvings, and many other fine gifts.Heard Museum Gift Shop

Horse Skull Prank

2008-07-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaGreat article by Kris Hirst about the Spencer Lake Mounds horse skull prank.No Vikings in Wisconsin? Prank at Spencer Lake Mounds

el-Medina Tombs in 3D

2008-04-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaA virtual 3D tour of the Egyptian Deir el-Medina tombs.Sennedjem ; TT 1 ; TT1 ; Egypt Tomb (1)

Mayan Archaeology

2008-03-26T15:16:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaEverything you ever wanted to know about Mayan archaeology and then some.Mayan archaeology

New Orleans Street Railway Association

2008-03-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaA blog that covers the preservation of New Orleans streetcars and street railways. It is also a non-profit association (NOSRA) that has a quarterly newsletter.New Orleans Street Railway Association

Malta's Maritime History

2008-02-28T16:35:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaThe University of Florida Press is releasing Ayse Devrim Atauz's book on Malta's maritime history around the 9th of March. Here is the description:"Building on her systematic underwater archaeological survey of the Maltese archipelago, Ayse Atauz presents a sweeping, groundbreaking, interdisciplinary approach to maritime history in the Mediterranean. Offering a general overview

Vikings!

2007-11-30T21:47:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaI just wandered into this site tonight. Dan Carlson, an assistant professor in Sweden, has put together a great website on Viking artifacts, ebooks, reports, and links/Viking History

Viking Ship Museum

2007-11-30T13:17:00.000-08:00

Image by Elaine and Tony via FlickrHere is the English version of the Viking Ship Museum website. There is a lot of excellent information here and a discussion of boat building in Viking times.Vikingeskibsmuseet

Caribbean Archaeology

2007-11-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe International Association for Caribbean Archaeology (IACA) has released a DVD of all their Proceedings from 1961 to 2005. The papers are searchable and are in a PDF format (so all computers with the Adobe Reader can read them). The cost is $100.This will be invaluable to any institution or person that specializes in this fascinating area.IACA Proceedings Disk Order Form

Bad Archaeology Exposed

2007-09-02T13:26:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaHere are two British archaeologists who are fed up with archaeological misconceptions, mistakes and distortions. They say that they are dedicated to exposing Bad Archaeology wherever they find it.Bad Archaeology: leave your common sense behind!

Etruscan Tomb

2007-08-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Image by jdlasica via FlickrA 2,000 year old Etruscan tomb that has never been looted, has been found in the hills of Tuscany.Tomb in Tuscany thrills archaeologists - Topix

ArchaeoSeek

2007-08-05T19:19:00.000-07:00

Image by tj.blackwell via FlickrArchaeoSeek is a social network for archaeologists that I have set up on Ning.com. membership is free and it is open to all people interested n archaeology as well as professional and avocational archaeologists.I do ask that you sign up with your real name, but you can include a photo of either yourself, an artifact, or a site photo. The network allows you to

Underwater Archaeological Jobs

2007-07-08T13:04:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThis site posts jobs in underwater archaeology and maritime history, as well as museum positions. It is updated frequently.Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History Jobs

World Monuments Watch

2007-06-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

Image by JohnnyRokkit via FlickrThe organization, World Monuments Watch, has published online its list of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World.I disagree with some of the US sites, including the Salk Institute in San Diego (I mean, I think the Mission of San Diego is way more important, but, then, I am not an architect.)You click on the map and drag it to see the sites, then mouse over the

Mayan Tomb with Upright Skeleton

2007-05-22T12:43:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaWhat is also interesting about this story of an Mayan tomb is that the discovery was made in 2005, but only announced last week.Ancient Maya Tomb Found: Upright Skeleton, Unusual Location

Tomb of Heru in Egypt

2007-05-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

Image by Simian Cephalopod via FlickrHeru was a Egyptian courier and "real estate manager" according to this article on the National Geographic website. The photo shows painted figurines.Photo in the News: "Unusual" Tomb of Egyptian Courtier Found

King Herod's Tomb

2007-05-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaAfter 35 years of excavation, an archaeological team for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has uncovered King Herod's tomb in Herodium. Here are some of the details.Biblical Archaeology Society

Archaeology of Jerusalem

2007-04-20T16:08:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaNow you can own a DVD covering the archaeology of Jerusalem.Biblical Archaeology Society

Looking for an Excavation to Volunteer at?

2007-03-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaIf you are looking for somewhere to excavate, FindADig is for you. There are many archaeological digs in Europe and the Middle East that are looking for volunteers here.Biblical Archaeology Society | findadig.com

2007-03-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

The Biblical Archaeology Society publishes an excellent magazine as well as having the latest information on the "tomb of Jesus" controversy. They also have a number of free ebooks when you subscribe to their free newsletter.Biblical Archaeology Society

2007-03-19T10:07:00.000-07:00

The Sextant is an online community for those interested in underwater archaeology and maritime history. It has a news blog, forums and information. Membership is free.The Sextant | The Online Community of Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology

2007-03-10T13:19:00.000-08:00

Allcoins - A Numismatic Search Engine and DirectoryAllcoins is a coin search engine and directory. Numismatics is the proper name for coin collecting. Since Allcoins does not sell or buy coins, they can list all the different sites without bias.It is an excellent resource for finding information on all types of coins and includes paper money as well. You can find ancient coins, US and UK coins

2007-02-15T16:59:00.000-08:00

Historical Archaeology Field School in Falmouth, Jamaica The Falmouth Field School in Historical Archaeology, Falmouth, JamaicaUniversity of Virginia Anthropology 382 and the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative SlaveryMay 23 - June 15, 2007The Falmouth Field School in Historical Archaeology (ANTH 382) is athree-week, three-credit program in historical archaeology based inFalmouth,

2007-01-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

The ACUA is an organization for underwater archaeology. The site is an excellent place to begin looking for information and education resources on the subject.Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology

2006-12-17T22:11:00.000-08:00

This is an excellent site to make hotel, air, and car rental reservations. You can make the reservations either online or by phone.It also has a destination guide, and a section devoted to vacation rentals (like condos).Unlike other reservation sites, Hotel Reservations does not charge a service fee, and covers bed & breakfasts as well as hotels. The hotel results include photos of the properties

2006-11-23T14:13:00.000-08:00

Sunwatch is the home to an 800 year old Indian village near Dayton, Ohio. The site has been recontructed and you can tour it.SunWatch Home Page - Ancient Indian Village - Dayton Ohio

2006-09-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

Museum of Anatolian Civilization offers fun to kidsFrom the Turkish Daily News:Turkish Daily News, TurkeySunday, September 24, 2006Museum offers archeology fun (including for children)by BARI? Alt?nta?The best of what all the diverse civilizations of Anatolia left behind isnow in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, an embodiment ofdiversity, the hallmark of Anatolia. Its artifacts,

2006-09-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

This is from a series of books on being people from the past. The web book shows what the life of a gladiator was like, If you mouse over the pictures, a surprise is there. Great fun for kids and adults!You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator!

2006-09-10T22:02:00.000-07:00

Society for American Archaeology launches Archaeology for the Public Web Pages The Society for American Archaeology (SAA), with the assistance of a grant from the U.S. Dept of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), has created a set of web pages on Archaeology for the Public www.saa.org/public. The project was coordinated by members of the SAA Public

2006-04-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

A short bibliography on archae0-metallurgy by Dr. Chris Salter, Oxford University.Introduction to Archaeo-Metallurgical Bibliography

2006-04-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

The Historical Metallurgy Society has made a series of datasheets available on their web site. These files cover the following topics: Crucibles and molds, precious metal refining, iron working processes, geophysical techniques, bloomery iron smelting (what is a bloomery?), currency bars, excavation, hammerscale, metallographic examination, and other aspects.Introduction to Historical Metallurgy

2006-04-28T14:37:00.000-07:00

The Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Caribbean Studies announces a field school opportunity for this summer.The institute is a non-profit, research and education foundation based in California, that seeks to integrate various approaches and methodologies to Caribbean research.This announcement has been delayed until site access could be confirmed.The opportunity is tremendous.The field

2006-04-27T16:46:00.000-07:00

Mirabilis is a fascinating blog by a woman who lives on an island in the Salish Sea (off Vancouver). Here are her posts on history and archaeology.Mirabilis.ca ? history & archaeology

2006-04-27T15:33:00.000-07:00

Where are you planning to travel to this summer? The National Park Service has a number of fascinating web sites covering the history and archaeology of bygone cultures here in the U.S. This site covers the Moundbuilders of the Mississippi.NPS Archeology Program: Ancient Architects of the Mississippi

2006-03-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

Talk about a cool conference! The Fields of Conflict Conference is being held at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, UK, which is a truly magnificent museum (at least, so I have heard).Institute for Medieval Studies | Field of Conflict Project | Fields of Conflict Conference

2006-03-09T09:40:00.000-08:00

Livivng Through the Dead: The Material Culture and Social Context of commeration of the Dead from Antiquity to the 18th century: May 25-27, 2006"The focus of this conference is the material culture and social context of memory and commemoration of the dead in the European historical periods, roughly the Graeco-Roman period to about 1800. Our approach is an interdisciplinary one, drawing on

2006-02-23T17:25:00.000-08:00

The PAST Foundation is holding a field school in St. Charles, Missouri, excavating the historic Main Street of the town.The PAST Foundation: Bon Jour! Colonial Las Petites Cotes

2006-02-22T16:08:00.000-08:00

This is a technique that I think has far-reaching applications for all types of buried remains.Uncovering Lost Maya Ruins -- From Space | Science Blog

2006-01-10T21:37:00.000-08:00

Forums on archaeology that include job postings and announcements.archaeologyfieldwork.com - Index

2006-01-01T22:17:00.000-08:00

Squidoo is a series of sites run by experts in specific topics. Each "lens" is more of a resources page than anything else. This particular page covers Cultural Resource Management firms (CRM) in the United States.Squidoo : Lenses : United States_532

2005-12-21T17:12:00.000-08:00

A very good site for international jobs in underwater archaeology. It is updated frequently. Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History Jobs

2005-11-02T17:55:00.000-08:00

NEW PHILADELPHIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECT: FIELDSCHOOL IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES May 23, 2006 to July 28, 2006 Here are all the details on this field school in Illinois. ?New Philadelphia field school

2005-10-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

Rollyo allows you to set up and share customized search engines. I have created one for archaeology called ArchaeoSeek. Registration is free. ROLLYO

2005-10-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

This is the English page for the Mines of Sardina site. A very interesting look at industrial mining archaeology in Sardinia. Mines of Sardinia - the web site of mining archaeology in Sardinia

2005-09-20T13:07:00.000-07:00

Wessex Archaeology has an archaeology Events blog and has two podcasts where you can hear information as an audio stream. Wessex Archaeology Events

2005-09-15T12:38:00.000-07:00

The Historic Preservation Learning Portal allows you to search for historic preservation sites (not web sites), training programs, events, laws, news and a knowledge base. NPS_Portal

2005-09-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

The American Association for State and Local History has set up a web site to report on what it is doing to help the museums and other properties hit by Hurricane Katrina as well as what we can do to help. Hot Topics

2005-09-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

The American Association of Museums has put together reports of Hurricane Katrina's impact on museums, zoos, and historic properties along the Gulf Coast. It is a heart-rending list. Hurricane Katrina - First Reports

2005-09-07T16:44:00.000-07:00

Cool! An anthropology blog. Dienekes' Anthropology Blog

2005-08-23T15:23:00.000-07:00

This restoration hardware store (in San Diego) has a very good, concise description of the various design periods since the 1890's. Many of the items sold here would be good for a type collection or in doing period reconstruction. Design Periods

2005-08-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

Historical archaeology is being done at the Old Mission State Park in Idaho. It was a Jesuit mission (Sacred Heart) and was built between 1848 and 1853 for the people of the Coeur d'Alene tribe. Coeur d'Alene Press

2005-08-11T15:51:00.000-07:00

An excellent article about deciphering the Incan Khipu (knotted string) in Peru, by Kris Hirst at About.com. Cracking the Khipu Code: Deciphering the Ancient Incan Writing System

2005-08-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

Ashraf Al Shafaki is doing all of us a marvelous service by translating pages from the Arabic Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. I am looking forward to more of this blog. Ancient Egypt

2005-07-16T20:43:00.000-07:00

A blog that discusses archaeology. Rites of passage

2005-06-26T13:44:00.000-07:00

This site covers the archaeology and history of the descendants of African peoples. African Diaspora Archaeology Network, Overview

2005-05-22T12:49:00.000-07:00

PAST (Partnering Archaeology with Science and Technology) is offering a field school in July at Middle Island. PAST Foundation Middle Island Field School

2005-05-07T12:12:00.000-07:00

An excellent guide to the museums of Greece, this site covers several categories including history and archaeology. There is a maritime museum as well. Greece Museums Guide - An online guide for Greek museums and cultural institutions of Greece

2005-04-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

This web site covers hominids (paleoanthropolgy and physical anthropology), ancient Egypt, and a lot of excellent information on where to find archaeology online. Mikey Brass is the owner, and he has a section on pseudo-archaeology as well. Antiquity of Man

2005-04-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Hall of Ma'at is a site with archaeology and other forums, papers, and opinion pieces about archaeology and pseudoscience. The Hall of Maat

2005-03-23T13:28:00.000-08:00

Join Michigan Tech’s 2005 Field School in Historical and Industrial Archaeology. From May 9 through June 23, explore the remains of the West Point Foundry, one of America's earliest iron foundries. The site is in Cold Spring, New York, located in the Hudson River Valley, just north of New York City. Michigan Tech is continuing a long-term research project on this famous industrial site. The

2005-03-23T12:18:00.000-08:00

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2005-03-19T20:01:00.000-08:00

Monticello and the University of Virginia is having their field school June through July, 2005. 6 credits are offered. Monticello Archaeology: 2005 Monticello-UVA Archaeological Field School