We just learned about the application of carbon dating in examining human material remains. But what about relative dating methods? And more importantly, how can absolute dating and relative dating be used in conjunction to determine the...

In going over some common types of artifacts, we just looked at lithics, or stone tools. Now let's look at ceramics and metal artifacts. There is a lot to analyze with ceramics, from the type of clay, temper, glazes, and of course the...

We just learned about how artifacts are dated in archeology, so now let's get some more details on specific types of artifacts, their identification, and analysis. First let's start out with stone tools, also called lithics. Many lithics...

Moving on from artifacts, let's take a look at archeological features. Features are immovable objects such as the remains of houses, walls, or pyramids. What kinds of structures do we look for and how do we identify them? Of particular...

Archeological excavation is an inherently destructive process. And for a long time, archeology was practiced unethically. One egregious practice was the taking of human remains from communities who did not want to be disturbed. Good...

Before archeologists can excavate a site, they need to know where to dig. Surveys are the techniques used to find these places. What are the techniques used in archeological survey, as well as the technologies? What is LiDAR and how is...

With some background information covered, we can now begin to learn about archeological excavation. What goes on at a dig? How do they work? There's more to it than you think, so let's take a look!

How concerned are scientists about the Larson C ice shelf calving its most recent iceberg? Archeologists have also found new evidence that confirms earlier dates for the existence of ancient Australian humans.

Archaeology isn't exactly easy, so it's pretty impressive how often we can figure things out about people that aren't around anymore. But that's not always possible, and some mysteries leave archaeologists puzzled for centuries. From...

From wasps nests to nuclear reactors. Here are just a few clever ways archeologists figure out how old something is.

Dr. Forrester introduces archeologists and historians. She explains what each does and how they piece together clues to give us a better understanding of the past.

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The Konar Sandal archeological site in the Jiroft area of southeastern Iran, is a Bronze Age urban settlement revealed after flooding in 2001. This site has challenged conventional understanding of ancient civilizations, with some...

In a lake in Kyrgyzstan, researchers recently discovered the ruins of a 2,500-year-old civilization. These ruins potentially include an ancient Armenian monastery rumored to hold the relics of St. Matthew. This significant find at...

When it comes to piecing together what happened to civilizations that no longer exist, it can be challenging to solve the mystery. But research into Angkor, the Akkadian Empire, and even the Norse of Greenland, is helping us see that...

The Tigris River drying up has revealed some amazing discoveries! As the water receded, it uncovered ancient cities and artifacts that were hidden for centuries. Archeologists found old structures, pottery, and even cuneiform tablets...

Archaeologists may have unearthed evidence to confirm the Biblical account of Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians.

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