The Dilemma of the Metal Detector Hobbiest and Archaeology
There have been a few articles in online media recently that highlight the relationship possible for metal detector hobbyists and archaeologists where the recreational metal […]
Archaeology
Daily Mail Click-baits with Pyramid Math
Floating around some of the archaeology and science groups is a new “discovery” of a pyramid “older than those of Egypt” found in Kazakhstan. And […]
Looters and Stone Box Graves
A phenomenon in the region I currently work in with the Mississippian culture is the use of the “stone box grave.” Essentially, when a person […]
Jobs in Archaeology
Somebody asked me recently about jobs in archaeology, so I thought I’d list a few links and tips. To find jobs, check these sources: USAjobs.gov Shovelbums […]
WOW Archaeology: an actual profession in World of Warcraft
I’ve never played World of Warcraft, but with the movie coming out soon (and staring an actor I like), I found myself looking at Google […]
Trail Marker Trees (a.k.a. Indian Marker Trees)
There was a collective gasp in the room and all eyes turned to me! Who was this apparent infidel who dares to blaspheme with his mention of an increment borer?
Recording Rock Art: Using DStretch
Two of the things I love about DStretch used with ImageJ are the cost and the ability to replicate results.
Of What Use is Archaeology?
This is a question that arises in conversations with others in academia from time to time. I’ve even pondered it myself, particularly since presenting archaeology […]
Were the Terracotta Warriors of China Inspired by the Greeks?
Could this (or something like it): Have inspired this?: Lukas Nickel, of the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, believes that […]
5,000 year old tokens are game pieces?
The title of a news article at io9 is Archaeologists Unearth Pieces from a 5,000 Year-Old Board Game. A Turkish archaeologist, of Haluk Sa?lamtimur of […]