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A Journey to a New Land A Journey to a New Land
A Journey to a New Land- From the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology on the first peopling of the New World. Highlights: Interviews with scientists, QuickTime Interactive timeline photorealistic reconstructions games fo ...
Ancient Maps And Corn Help Track The Migrations Of Indigenous People Ancient Maps And Corn Help Track The Migrations Of Indigenous People
Ancient Maps And Corn Help Track The Migrations Of Indigenous People- From Science Daily, the work of Roberto Rodreguez and Patrisia Gonzales, who study ancient maps, oral traditions and the movement of domesticated crop ...
Paleoamerican Origins Paleoamerican Origins
Paleoamerican Origins- A review of hypotheses and evidence relating to the origins of the First Americans by James Q. Jacobs. ...
Paleoindian and other Archaeological Stuff Paleoindian and other Archaeological Stuff
Paleoindian and other Archaeological Stuff- A collection of articles concerning Paleoindians and other archaeological related subjects. Folsom articles represent the major portion of this collection. ...
Early America Early America
Early America- A brief description of the earliest cultural horizon in North America. ...
The Peter AhChing Theory on Polynesian Origins The Peter AhChing Theory on Polynesian Origins
The Peter AhChing Theory on Polynesian Origins- Genetics 2002 and PNAS 2000 Science article provide support for the Peter Ahching Theory based on Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Law as studied at University of Hawaii-Manoa. ...
Rat DNA Helps Trace Pacific Migrations Rat DNA Helps Trace Pacific Migrations
Rat DNA Helps Trace Pacific Migrations- From NBC News, pattern of ancient colonization was slower and more complex than thought. ...
Andes Web Pages Andes Web Pages
Andes Web Pages- Andes related articles and photo galleries by James Q. Jacobs, covering archeological sites, history, prehistory and cosmology. Includes Machu Picchu, Tiwanaku and Tupac Amaru. ...
Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology
Center for the Study of Architecture/Archaeology- Housed on Bryn Mawr Campus, it provides an archival home for computer models of architectural monuments and archaeological sites and digital files from archaeological pro ...
Stratify Stratify
Stratify- Free Harris matrix analysis software. ...
Amerind Foundation Museum and Archaeological Research Facility Amerind Foundation Museum and Archaeological Research Facility
Amerind Foundation Museum and Archaeological Research Facility- A private, nonprofit archaeological research facility and museum devoted to the study and interpretation of Native American cultures. Exhibits range from an ...
The Oriental Institute The Oriental Institute
The Oriental Institute- At the University of Chicago, for the study of ancient Near Eastern language, civilization, and archeology, with a museum that exhibits major collections of antiquities. ...
Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology
Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology- An independent research unit within the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Features exhibits, fieldschool information, publications, and current research. ...
Texas Archeological Research Laboratory Texas Archeological Research Laboratory
Texas Archeological Research Laboratory- Collects, conserves, and curates archeological specimens and records; trains students, conducts research, and disseminates information. ...
Amber Research Lab at Vassar Amber Research Lab at Vassar
Amber Research Lab at Vassar- A research facility within the Department of Chemistry at Vassar College which has determined the origin of over 6000 ancient amber artifacts from Europe, the Near East, and China. ...
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory- An academic research facility dedicated to study of cultures in the Southeastern United States. Mission, staff. ...
Public Archaeology Facility (PAF) Public Archaeology Facility (PAF)
Public Archaeology Facility (PAF)- A research center within the Department of Anthropology of the State University of New York at Binghamton,specializing in cultural resource management. ...
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology- A research unit at the University of California, Los Angeles. Directory of those affiliated, academic programs, research, facilities, events, lectures and publications. ...
Center for the Study of the First Americans Center for the Study of the First Americans
Center for the Study of the First Americans- Located at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. Program, publications. ...
Syracuse University: Department of Anthropology Syracuse University: Department of Anthropology
Syracuse University: Department of Anthropology- Focuses on historical archaeology. Provides information on the archaeology lab, the physical anthropology lab and the anthropology resource collection. ...
Archaeology: Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies Archaeology: Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies
Archaeology: Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies- CAST is involved in a number of archaeological and historic preservation research efforts. Research areas include photogrammetry, laser scanning, remote sensing, vis ...
Victorinus, Caius Marius Victorinus, Caius Marius
Victorinus, Caius Marius- Profile of the fourth-century grammarian, rhetorician, philosopher, and theologian. ...
University of West Florida: Archaeology Institute University of West Florida: Archaeology Institute
University of West Florida: Archaeology Institute- Educational, research and service facility concerned with the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources of the northwest Florida region. Includes information on ...
Institute of Human Origins Institute of Human Origins
Institute of Human Origins- A non-profit, multidisciplinary research organization, affiliated with Arizona State University, dedicated to the recovery and analysis of the fossil evidence for human evolution. ...
Newgrange Newgrange
Newgrange- Newgrange is a 5000 year old mound near the River Boyne in Ireland. An inner chamber is illuminated by the rising sun on mornings around the winter solstice. ...
Sundial, calendar and Khmer temples Sundial, calendar and Khmer temples
Sundial, calendar and Khmer temples- Determination of the orientation of ancient Khmer temples based on solar observations. Presents the data for several sites. ...
Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy
Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy- An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural signi ...
University of Massachusetts Sunwheel University of Massachusetts Sunwheel
University of Massachusetts Sunwheel- A project to build a stone circle aligned to the sunrises and sunsets of the solstices and equinoxes, as well as the north pole star, for use by the community as a tool for education ...
Archaeoastronomy Archaeoastronomy
Archaeoastronomy- Well developed site featuring articles and photographs on a number of significant sites and their Archaeoastronomy ...
Dioptra Dioptra
Dioptra- The earliest dioptra (c.300 BCE) was a device for measuring the angle, in parts of a "Sign", between two celestial objects. Photos and descriptions of how to make one and how they work. ...
Carving the Cosmos Carving the Cosmos
Carving the Cosmos- Astronomical analysis of petroglyphs on sandstone panels, Arizona. ...
Archaeo-astronomical hypotheses on some Ligurian engravings Archaeo-astronomical hypotheses on some Ligurian engravings
Archaeo-astronomical hypotheses on some Ligurian engravings- Study of rupestral engravings in Italy. ...
AR315 Lecture Timetable AR315 Lecture Timetable
AR315 Lecture Timetable- Archaeoastronomy Lecture notes and photographs from Leicester University. ...
Ligustic archaeoastronomy Ligustic archaeoastronomy
Ligustic archaeoastronomy- Ligurian Archaeoastronomy, mainly in Italian but with some English and German translations. ...
Prehistoric Moon Map Unearthed Prehistoric Moon Map Unearthed
Prehistoric Moon Map Unearthed- The BBC reports that astronomer Dr Philip Stooke has found a map of the moon in an Irish tomb that pre-dates the earliest known one by about 5000 years. ...
Ice Age Star Map Discovered Ice Age Star Map Discovered
Ice Age Star Map Discovered- A controversial discovery of a 16,000-year-old "map of the night sky" in Lascaux caves. BBC article. ...
Ancient Tomb Captured Both Sun and Moon Ancient Tomb Captured Both Sun and Moon
Ancient Tomb Captured Both Sun and Moon- A unique prehistoric tomb in Ireland has been revealed to align to both the midsummer Sun and the midwinter Moon. BBC article ...
Pyramids Lined Up With The Stars Pyramids Lined Up With The Stars
Pyramids Lined Up With The Stars- British Egyptologist puts forward an astronomical theory for the northern alignment of the Great Pyramid at Giza. BBC article. ...
Stones of Wonder Stones of Wonder
Stones of Wonder- A guide the megalithic monuments of Scotland and their astronomical alignments. Also contains illustrations, a bibliography and suggestions for the best times of year to visit. ...
Cosmic link to stone circles Cosmic link to stone circles
Cosmic link to stone circles- Ancient stone circles and tombs in Ireland align with the Sun and the Moon, say astronomers. BBC Article ...
Encounter with the Moon stone Encounter with the Moon stone
Encounter with the Moon stone- The BBC's science editor comes face to face with what is claimed to be the oldest map of the Moon ever made. ...
The Material World The Material World
The Material World- BBC Radio 4 interview on the methodology of archaeoastronomy with Prof. Clive Ruggles and Dr. Frank Prendergast. Requires Real Player. ...
Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ireland Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ireland
Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ireland- An introduction the to astronomical theories surrounding these Irish Neolithic Cairns. ...
BBC World Service: The Stargazers of Ancient Egypt BBC World Service: The Stargazers of Ancient Egypt
BBC World Service: The Stargazers of Ancient Egypt- Dr Kate Spence's theory of the cardinal alignment of Great Pyramid explained. ...
BBC - Radio 4 - Stars In Their Eyes BBC - Radio 4 - Stars In Their Eyes
BBC - Radio 4 - Stars In Their Eyes- Rajesh Mirchandani looks at the ancient cosmologies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India. Requires Real Player. ...
Megalithic Sites of Great Britain Megalithic Sites of Great Britain
Megalithic Sites of Great Britain- Re-evaluation of the existence of the Megalithic Calendar proposed by Alexander Thom. ...
Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn
Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn- Interview with David Dearnorn, a specialist in Peruvian Astronomy. ...
Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park- Features a collaborative project between SECEF, Ideum, the NPS, other organizations, and individuals. Contains an overview, photos, a timeline, news, credits ...
Capitalism Capitalism
Capitalism- Article from the Wikipedia open encyclopedia project that discusses history, characteristics and other approaches. ...
SEAC - Société Européene pour l’Astronomie dans la Culture / European Society for Astronomy in Culture SEAC - Société Européene pour l’Astronomie dans la Culture / European Society for Astronomy in Culture
SEAC - Société Européene pour l’Astronomie dans la Culture / European Society for Astronomy in Culture- An interdisciplinary website dedicated to research, education and care of heritage in Astronomy in Culture. ...

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