The underlying substance is Sumerian bitumen: a naturally occurring petroleum material (often called an asphalt-like “black goo”) long associated with waterproofing and adhesion, and even with ...

The comparison focused on three-dimensional geometry rather than decoration. This matters because cartonnage masks were often shaped in molds: If two objects were formed in the same mold, they can ...

Historical archaeology bridges the gap between traditional archaeological investigation and documentary records, offering a holistic view of past societies through material culture, spatial ...

Archaeology offers an unparalleled material record of urban dynamics, spanning thousands of years and operating in varied ...

Archaeologists at William & Mary have been nationally recognized in their field for excellence in service and teaching. Audrey Horning ’89, Forrest D. Murden Professor of Anthropology, became ...

"Taking history as a cue, we were pleased to reignite the examination of how historical archaeology uses material objects to interpret the past and to present Historical Archaeology and the Importance ...

A North American perspective on race and class in historical archaeology / Jamie C. Brandon -- Ethical issues in historical archaeology / Mary C. Beaudry -- Colonies, colonialism, and cultural ...

According to a statement released by the Hull City Council, a cast iron cannon was unearthed in the city’s Queen’s Gardens. A team of local contractors had been excavating a space for a stormwater ...

Although significance assessment is widely used in heritage management to clarify the important values of objects and places, its use to guide the management of archaeological collections is uncommon.

The Historical Society of Bay County will host Dr. Della Scott-Ireton, associate director for the Florida Public Archaeology Network, to celebrate Florida Archaeology Month. The program will take ...

The abandoned fieldstone walls of New England are every bit as iconic to the region as lobster pots, town greens, sap buckets and fall foliage. They seem to be everywhere – a latticework of dry, ...