| Introduction to Archaeology | |
Archaeology 101
What is archaeology? This overview of the field of archaeology provides basic information about
- Culture vs. Material Culture
- Types of Archaeology
- Excavation and the Process of Archaeology
- Techniques and Tools
- Looting and Destruction
Bibliographies
Our bibliographies, available as downloadable pdfs, are intended for a general audience and include a wide variety of topics relevant to archaeology and related fields. Each bibliography is broken down into further subcategories. They are a work in progress and will be edited, updated, and annotated over time. We invite our readers to send in their own recommendations and favorite titles to education@aia.bu.edu.
Glossary
Need a quick definition of an archaeological term? Check here for everything from "Acropolis" to "Ziggurat."
Movie and Television Commentaries
Our reviews, written by archaeologists and other experts, illustrate when and how movies and TV shows adhere to or veer from the archaeological and historical record.
If you have a specific question about archaeology, you may find the answer at our Ask the Experts page.
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