We like to think of archaeologists as diggers who, trowel in hand, extract remains from the ground and describe their context. However, while excavation is the most visible and iconic activity in archeology, it is only part of their task. It is in the laboratory that they spend the most time processing their findings, analyzing […]
Each week in October, Alamo archaeologists will upload an archaeology-themed post on the Alamo website. The posts will include general archaeology information, as well as details about Alamo archaeology.
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
Galen University's Anthropology Club is celebrating Archaeology week with various Facebook sessions every day of the week. We will be talking about laws in Belize concerning artifacts and monuments, field work experiences, and how they are important for all Belizeans, as well as inviting a Belizean NGO that advocates for heritage and culture and the […]
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
Join the Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society at The Rooms Provincial Museum for family fun activities as we celebrate International Archaeology Day. Come and learn tips and tricks on how to draw archaeological artifacts, check out the display of artifacts, and chat to professional archaeologists about archaeology in this province. Can you dig it? All […]
A virtual celebration of the Museum of Anthropology's archaeological collections and the history of MU's involvement in the archaeology of Missouri.
The Save Cultural Heritage Group and its partners are organizing interesting events on the International Archaeology Day on October 16, 2021 as a permanent collaborating organization with @archaeology_aia. In addition to fun activities and contests, SCHG is organizing three panel discussions on 1. The Diversity of Archaeology, 2. Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century, 3. […]
Experimental archaeology is a key component of living history. Historical documents like diaries and newspapers only give you so much information. Likewise with excavated materials: sometimes you just don’t know what an artifact was used for or by whom. Experimental archaeology allows for scientists to explore the creation methods and use of everyday items, in […]
