Archaeology Blog

Naked Eye Astronomy

Astronomer Phil Plait offers a Crash Course in Astronomy on YouTube and, so far, the episodes are fast-paced, informative and highly entertaining.

Alligators & Groundhogs, Part 2

Blood From Stones Cast Doubt on Importance of Megafauna For Paleoindians

Ancient stone tools sometimes still have traces of the blood of the animals they were used to kill or butcher preserved on their edges.

Hopewell Moon

On his blog Ahcuah, Bob Neinast has a great article about a lesser known astronomical alignment at the Newark Earthworks,

Amazing Discoveries Just Waiting to be Made

At the beginning of a New Year it’s traditional to look back on the achievements of the past year

Serpent Mound from the Air

Spectacular aerial video of Serpent Mound!

Who’s Buried in that Megalith?

Understanding who is buried in the mounds of the Adena and Hopewell cultures.

Earthworks Are Not Just Piles of Dirt

Why do so many people view the earthworks as mere piles of dirt – when they see them at all?

Junction Group Remote Sensing Survey – From the Air

Another great video courtesy of a drone.

Repatriation – Room for Debate

Four knowledgeable commentators discuss the issues from their various perspectives.