Tag Archives: archaeology and the public

Online Comic About Archaeology

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Carl Feagans

If you like comics, the internet, and archaeology, you really must check out this short online comic. The Secret in the Cellar: A Written in Bone forensic mystery from colonial America. This webcomic is based on a very real forensic … Continue reading →

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ArtiFACTS: Recent News in Archaeology

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Carl Feagans

Among the Headlines In Archaeology this Week: 50 Fifth Graders Participate in Urban Excavation Third Graders Get to Watch Archaeologists at Fort Hawkins University of Hawaii Manoa Department of Anthropology Gets $500,000 Award Computer Software Reveals Ancient Coastline Click the … Continue reading →

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The Italian Antiquities Trial – a Brief Review

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Carl Feagans

During the summer of 2005, a trial began in Italy with the goal of deciding the guilt or innocence of Marion True along with Robert Hecht, Jr in conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities. The trial is still underway in … Continue reading →

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Chris O’Brien at Antiquity!

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Carl Feagans

My online access to Antiquity has a 6 month lag and my library doesn’t have the summer edition yet, but I have it on good authority that our friend and fellow blogger, Chris O’Brien of Northstate Science has been quoted … Continue reading →

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ArtiFACTS: Recent News in Archaeology and Anthropology

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Carl Feagans

Here’s what’s new in archaeology for the previous week (below the fold):2,100 year old melon… with flesh still on the rind! In Japan, archaeologists recovered the melon from a layer of “wet ground” that impeded microorganisms that would have otherwise … Continue reading →

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Archaeology and the Public: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Posted on January 29, 2007 by admin

afarensis asks “where are the children?” in the context of where are they in the archaeological record. In another context, I can answer that they’re at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, learning about science and archaeology. Look below the fold … Continue reading →

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