Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Dirt Detective
Archaeologists study artifacts and soil and they use post holes to determine just how old the layers of soil is. Based on the location of post holes, archaeologists can determine if they are finding a house, or a wall or even a fort....
Curated OER
Digital Imaging Project: Index of Artists & Architects
A digital imaging project by Mary Ann Sullivan of Bluffton University. There are over 10,000 images of sculpture and architecture indexed, from prehistoric to post-modern.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Decoding the Past: The Work of Archaeologists
Through this study, young scholars will think like an archaeologist, and move towards a better understanding of our world by taking a look back at civilizations of the past.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Architectural Restoration Criteria in the Mayan Area
Restoration of Mayan sites is a controversial subject. Document offers guidelines for the restoration of excavated areas for the purpose of tourism. The author reports problems in the rebuilding and restoration of famous sites such as...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Got a Jones for Indiana Jones?
Archeologists use radar, magnetic, electrical sensors to see through the ground, find where to dig, sonar, ground-penetrating radar.
PBS
Pbs Nova Online: Be an Archaeologist
Ancient artifacts tell archaeologists a lot about the lives of prehistoric people. Sharpen your archaeological skills by reassembling broken pieces of a clay pot. See before and after photos of ruins, plus a film of a projected...
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: The Herculaneum Women and the Origins of Archaeology
Website for the 2007 exhibit The Herculaneum Women and the Origins of Archaeology at the Getty Museum. Describes how the discovery of three marble statues in Italy in the 1700s led to centuries of archaeological exploration in the area....
Other
Univ. Of Kansas: Toltecs: Lecture Notes
A set of lecture notes detailing the Toltec culture and civilization. These notes are part of a larger course covering the Mesoamerican civilizations.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Abu Simbel
Encyclopedia entry detailing the temple complex, Abu Simbel, and discussing the achievements, gods and sacred sites of ancient Egypt.
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Dinosaurs
A comprehensive overview of dinosaurs. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities, a...
Seeker
Seeker: Bones of King Richard Iii Found
An archaeological discovery has been made in England, and in a very unusual place. Find out where the remains of King Richard the III were finally located.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptismal Font
A history of the Baptismal font. This article includes archaeological information as well as canon law and praxis. This article is written with a Catholic perspective. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
Read Works
Read Works: Buried Treasure
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on archaeologists in Egypt who found a 4,500-year-old boat near the Great Pyramid. It is followed by a comprehension question set.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Anthropology on the Internet for K 12
The Smithsonian institute offers this site by Robert L. Humphrey titled, "Anthropology on the Internet for K-12." Includes excellent information on the different branches of anthropology, careers, exhibits, publications, and more.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Archaeology
A ten question quiz on the study of archaeology.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Science Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of science-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
PBS
Pbs: Mystery of Great Zimbabwe
Describes the racist views of European imperialists when they encountered the ruins of Greater Zimbabwe. Also describes the archaeological history of the ruins and explores the question: who built them?
Other
The Archaeology Channel
A fascinating site offering a variety of podcasts which cover numerous locations around the world.
Other
Gobierno Del Estado De Quintana Roo
Official site of the local government of the state of Quintana Roo. Very good details about the Mayas and their long-lasting impact on the area.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?
Why did great civilizations fall? War, disease, overpopulation or natural disasters? Interactive content and activities allow you, by sifting through archaeological evidence, to investigate the collapse of the Mayan civilization, the...
Other
National Museum of Ireland
This is the home page of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum is actually four museums: Decorative Arts and History; Country Life; Natural History; and Archaeology. You can view exhibits from each museum through this site. In...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: First Colony: Our Spanish Origins
This resource is a lesson plan from the University of Florida Natural History Museum. It is a lesson on the impact that the immigrants of Jamestown, VA had on American culture and the melting pot they created in the early colonial days.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: If Stones Could Speak
Sixth graders will explore history and will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation. Archaeological research provides us with stories of human history that help us understand the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...