Tag: archaeological science
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This Artifact Is the Oldest Representational Art…So Far
This posts explores an Indonesian cave painting and why the date of the earliest cave paintings keeps getting older.
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The Bone Artifact Hiding Hundreds of Seeds
This post explores a Roman artifact that contained hundreds of Hyoscyamus niger seeds and some possible answers to why someone might have wanted to keep these specific seeds safe.
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How This Moche Artifact Revealed a Forgotten Queen
This post explores a Moche artifact and how it’s changing our understanding of leadership in the ancient Moche world.
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These Identical Ancient Artifacts Were Stacked for a Reason
This post explores two identical metal artifacts from Oman and how researchers figured out what they were.
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The Bronze Age Artifacts Unraveling What We Know About Anatolian Textiles
This post explores two burnt textiles that reveal something new and blue about Bronze Age textiles in Anatolia.
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How Archaeologists Are Rethinking 5,200 Andean Holes
Digital archaeologist, Dr. Jacob Bongers, takes us inside his team’s new research at Monte Sierpe in Peru, a site known for its over 5200 holes. We discuss how their emerging…
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Reconnecting with Archaeology Through Giving Back
Archaeologist and research analyst, Dr. Sneh Patel, shares how volunteering in her hometown of Nashville helped her reconnect with teaching, community engagement, and the practice of archaeology itself. From guiding…
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What Tiny, Overlooked Bones Reveal About the Paleolithic
Archaeologist and paleoanthropologist, Dr. Giulia Gallo, reveals how tiny, overlooked bones hold clues to both our past and that of our ancient relatives. From evidence of fire use to the…
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What Maps Reveal About Medieval Public Health
Archaeologist, Dr. Taylor Zaneri, uncovers public health insights from medieval Bologna showing how archaeology, historical texts, and maps come together to reveal what was really happening on the ground.
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Archaeology Discoveries That Deserve More Attention
Did you know some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries never make the headlines? Rachel from Inside Archaeology shares overlooked finds and we explore how interpretation, imagination, and new technologies…