Who Were the Aztec: Bridging the Gap between Myth and Reality
In a world of sensationalist headlines the Aztec would appear to be the ultimate players. But what do we really know...
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Podcasts de Indiana Jones
Stonehenge Redux: Towards a New Perspective on a World Monument
Stonehenge remains a source of endless fascination for archaeologists and the general public. The most compelling...
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The Mission of Major Archaeological Organizations: World Archaeological Congress (WAC)
Archaeological organizations not only provide a sense of community and broad exchange forums for professional...
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Recent Developments in the North Atlantic Archaeology
The archaeology of northern, cold climate environments is often considered a world onto itself. Recently, the regions...
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New York City is considered the cultural and commercial capital of North America. Was it always this way? How did the...
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The Growth, and Influence of the Oil and Gas Industry on Contemporary Archaeology
The progressive decline in funding has reached epidemic proportions in North American archaeology. However, this...
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Past episodes have demonstrated that archaeology overlaps with broader questions of contemporary life. Our recent...
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The Changing Face of Contemporary Egyptology: Old Perspectives and New Directions
Egyptian civilization for centuries has been a source of inspiration and curiosity for academic scholars, treasure...
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Maritime Archaeology in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia
The science of Maritime Archaeology has been widely practiced in the South Pacific and neighboring regions. Today's...
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“And They Also Made Boats…” Maritime Archaeology in Pharaonic Egypt”
While the contributions of the ancient Egyptians to Western Civilization are familiar to the general public, this...
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The Nuts and Bolts of Compliance Archaeology
There are unofficial estimates that on the order of 90% of the archaeology undertaken in the United States are...
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This week the host explores a true "Indiana Jones" theme, which fascinated not only scholars, but also the general...
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The Message of Archaeology and Informing the Public of Our Worth
Archaeology is often perceived as an obscure discipline, understood and practiced by the few. Despite the inherent...
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The Search for Paleoindians Underneath the Sea: Underwater Archaeology and New World Colonization
Even the strongest climate change skeptics are aware of the cyclical nature of sea level rise. Encroachment of the...
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The Good Witches of Cornwall, UK: The Saveock Water Archaeology Project
A Mesolithic site in Cornwall provided evidence of human habitation along a marshy streambed in Cornwall. Its...
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On the Eve of Destruction: The Magnificent Archaeological Complex at Mes Aynak (Afghanistan)
The complex of Mes Aynak represents one of the most spectacular archaeological treasures in the world. Situated in...
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Over the past half century the domain of archaeology has increasingly migrated into the natural sciences. Geology, in...
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