This course provides an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of modern archaeology. Through this course, students will be introduced to the history, theories, methods, and broader social ...

Modern humans have uniquely small and flat ... Kristina Killgrove is a staff writer at Live Science with a focus on archaeology and paleoanthropology news. Her articles have also appeared in ...

Ancient artifacts such as stone tools and fossils, including ancient human skulls and teeth, provide crucial information for understanding the origins of modern humans. The archaeological record ...

One of the most remarkable aspects of modern archaeology at Troy is the emphasis on preserving the site for future generations. Wooden walkways and viewing platforms have been installed to protect ...

New data show that in Late Bronze Age tombs, more warrior kits are found next to women than men, changing our understanding ...

Explores how cutting-edge technology and science have pushed the boundaries of archaeological studies and filled in some of the gaps in history. Technological innovations allow analysis of ancient ...

In this exhibit we revisit some of his works and compare them to images from our archives. Note the site changes over time from excavations, reconstruction, and tourism; and see the influence of ...

One of the most remarkable discoveries in modern archaeology: in 1850 a violent storm ravaged the Bay of Skaill in the Orkney Isles to the north-east of mainland Scotland, revealing the Neolithic ...