Historical archaeology investigates the material record of societies in the post‐precontact period, employing integrated approaches that merge archaeological methods with documentary research. This ...

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 ...

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.

"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 ...

Archaeology offers an unparalleled material record of urban dynamics, spanning thousands of years and operating in varied environmental and cultural contexts. The diverse perspectives provided by the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Archaeologists in Trabzon, Turkey, have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing one of the world’s only three known ancient river ports. The structure, found buried nearly eight meters (26 feet) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A typical New England stone wall in Hebron, Conn. Robert M. Thorson, CC BY-ND The abandoned fieldstone walls of New England are ...

Archaeologists have identified the oldest known example of sewn hide, a small fragment of elk hide meticulously stitched with twisted fiber, dating back approximately 12,400 years. Found within Cougar ...

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