Archaeology Blog

Current archaeological activities, updates and discussions from the staff of the Ohio History Connection.

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February 13, 2015

Who’s Buried in that Megalith?

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

February 13, 2015

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?

February 13, 2015

Junction Group Remote Sensing Survey – From the Air

Another great video courtesy of a drone.

February 13, 2015

Repatriation – Room for Debate

Four knowledgeable commentators discuss the issues from their various perspectives.

February 3, 2015

The Meaning of Effigy Mounds

The Newberry’s website on the “Indians of the Midwest” has a page devoted to “Indian Perspectives.” It “highlights published research by both Native and non-Native scholars.

February 2, 2015

Alligators and Groundhogs

A Groundhog Day essay from guest blogger Jeff Gill.

January 31, 2015

Archaeology Staff Assists with Salvaging History

Ohio History Connection archaeology staff has been assisting the Heartland Earthworks Conservancy in the recovery of information from a mostly destroyed small mound in Chillicothe.

January 27, 2015

The Breach Between the Scientist and the Faddist

Before Henry Shetrone was our Curator of Archaeology, he was a dedicated avocational archaeologist.

January 26, 2015

Your Tax Return Can Make History

Ohioans raised $165,000 for local history last year.

January 26, 2015

Tama Indians Visit Newark Earthworks in 1931

A group of “Tama Indians” (mostly Fox and Sac from Iowa) visited the Great Circle at the Newark Earthworks in 1931. They were there as part of the King Brothers Wild West Rodeo.

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