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Paleobotany Paleobotany- Information from Wikipedia on this branch of paleontology which deals with the recovery and identification of plant remains from geological contexts. It includes info… PETRALGA (Permian & Triassic Algae) Project PETRALGA (Permian & Triassic Algae) Project- The Project was launched in order to build a solid database for the fossil Algae from the Permian and Triassic epochs. A main going-on… White Rose Palaeobiology Group White Rose Palaeobiology Group- Research projects, scientific publications, and opportunities at this collaborative initiative between the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds in t… Paleobotany Type Catalog and Collection Paleobotany Type Catalog and Collection- A searchable catalog containing information on type specimens of fossil plants, algae and fungi. Hans' Paleobotany Pages Hans' Paleobotany Pages- Website on fossil plants. Virtual Paleobotany Lab Virtual Paleobotany Lab- An introductory look into the world of Paleobotany. Designed as a teaching tool for a class at UC Berkeley, but providing useful background information to… Did the Wood Roach or Prototermite Cause the Permian-Triassic Coal Hiatus? Did the Wood Roach or Prototermite Cause the Permian-Triassic Coal Hiatus?- A symbiosis of the wood roach with a cellulose digesting protozoa probably caused Permian aridity and r… Plant Fossils of West Virginia Plant Fossils of West Virginia- A resource for learning. Global Vegetation History of the Last 150,000 Years Global Vegetation History of the Last 150,000 Years- An atlas of changes in climate and vegetation over recent geological time (the Quaternary period). Environmental Archaeology, Florida Museum of Natural History Environmental Archaeology, Florida Museum of Natural History- This discipline analyzes and interprets past human resources uses and human/environment interactions. It is made up o… Oregon State University Oregon State University- Includes a listing of courses, an overview, alumni, student clubs and activities, news items, and a virtual newsroom. Portland State University Portland State University- Contains related links, faculty information, an overview of the curriculum, contacts, scholarships, and honor societies. University of Oregon University of Oregon- Describes the requirements, courses that are offered, scholarship opportunities, history of the department, and alumni. Excavations to Resolve Temple Row Excavations to Resolve Temple Row- From Guardian Unlimited, a court in India ordered archaeologists to excavate the site of the demolished Ayodhya mosque to determine whether a Hi… The Rock Art of Central India The Rock Art of Central India- Dr Jean Clottes describes the amazing paintings and engravings found at sites throughout central India. Includes an Indian rock art painting and eng… Artifacts or Geofacts? Artifacts or Geofacts?- An alternative explanation of alleged artifacts from the Gulf of Cambay, western India. Urns Proof of Ancient Pot Burial Urns Proof of Ancient Pot Burial- From the Telegraph, evidence of a prehistoric burial custom of interring dead people in pots has again surfaced in Tamil Nadu with the chance dis… Ayodhya Excavations Completed Ayodhya Excavations Completed- From BBC, archaeologists complete excavation work on the religious site in northern India, the subject of dispute between Hindus and Muslims. Experts Split on Ayodhya Findings Experts Split on Ayodhya Findings- From BBC, an archaeological report it was hoped would resolve the row over the north Indian religious site only entrenches opinions. Buddha Site Celebrates U.N. Status Buddha Site Celebrates U.N. Status- From the BBC, ancient Indian temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, is formally dedicated as a World Heritage site. Ancient Indians Made 'Rock Music' Ancient Indians Made 'Rock Music'- From the BBC, archaeologists rediscover a huge rock art site in India where inhabitants used the local rocks to make musical sounds. Urn-burial Site Found at Adichanallur Urn-burial Site Found at Adichanallur- From the Hindu, 20 urns, painted pot sherds, black ware and red ware have been unearthed. The burial site is adjacent to a lake on a huge mo… Lost City Found Off Indian Coast Lost City Found Off Indian Coast- From the BBC, a city which has been the subject of legend for thousands of years is discovered off the south-east coast of India. India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel- An article from the BBC reporting the excavation in Bihar, of one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas. Group of Monuments at Hampi Group of Monuments at Hampi- A brief description and justification for inscription. A Puzzling Wreck A Puzzling Wreck- From Archaeology, India's first ancient shipwreck, discovered recently in the coastal town of Kadakkarapally, has archaeologists stumped. Mother Goddess Figurines Found in Tamil Nadu Mother Goddess Figurines Found in Tamil Nadu- From the Hindu, terracotta figurines of the Mother Goddess have been found at Andipatti in Tiruvannamalai district and Modur in Dharm… The Tell-tale Pallava Stamp The Tell-tale Pallava Stamp- From the Hindu, a newly revealed Tamil inscription confirms the origins of an unearthed Mamallapuram temple. Visvarupa Visvarupa- Treats the beginning of Brahmanical figures in Northern India which are seen as visual images of cosmogonic theory. Their anthropomorphic figures are emanatory, issuing… Saraswati Project May be Buried Saraswati Project May be Buried- From the Times of India, a pet project of the then culture minister Jagmohan, officials now indicate that it would be certainly axed.