Archaeology Blog

Fringe Archaeology and Giants Podcast

Why it’s important for archaeologists to inform the public of its factual inaccuracies.

Priceless Remnants of the Lost Chapters of Ohio History

It’s not just about the science. It’s about honoring the ancient American Indian legacy.

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.

Alligators and Groundhogs

A Groundhog Day essay from guest blogger Jeff Gill.

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.

The Breach Between the Scientist and the Faddist

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

Your Tax Return Can Make History

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

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.

2014: A BIG YEAR FOR THE OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION’S COLLECTIONS

A ROMAN COIN FOUND AT SEIP MOUND?