North America

Egyptian Royal Tombs of the New Kingdom Egyptian Royal Tombs of the New Kingdom- Maps, diagrams, and detailed information about the Egyptian Royal Tombs from Kelley L. Ross. The Ancient Egypt Site The Ancient Egypt Site- The history, language and culture of Ancient Egypt, by Egyptologist Jacques Kinnaer. Secrets of the Pharaohs Secrets of the Pharaohs- PBS companion to the TV series focusing on new findings: genetic disease in the 18th dynasty; the tombs of the pyramid builders; mummy of a noblewoman and… The Sounds of Ancient Egypt The Sounds of Ancient Egypt- Musicians believe music will help us understand ancient Egypt's spoken language. Egyptology in Poland Egyptology in Poland- A portal for Polish Egyptology, includes a history, suggested readings, museums, links, and gallery. Anasazi Indians Anasazi Indians- Maciej Swulinski's photographs of Anasazi Indian castle-like towers at Hovenweep on the border between Utah and Colorado, and Native American petroglyphs on Newsp… Polish Archaeological Mission in Iran and Central Asia Polish Archaeological Mission in Iran and Central Asia- Currently involved in two major undertakings, the Mele Hairam Fire Temple Project in Turkmenistan and the Bolaghi Gorge Sal… Heritage Conservation Advocates Heritage Conservation Advocates- A multi-sectoral group that campaigns for the promotion and preservation of historical and archaeological sites in and the vicinities of Cagayan d… The Center for the Study of Eurasian Nomads (CSEN) The Center for the Study of Eurasian Nomads (CSEN)- Established to promote research on nomadic cultures who lived in, or are currently living, in Eurasia. CSEN and Zinat Press, ar… Paleo Research Institute Paleo Research Institute- Offers a variety of macro and micro floral remains analyses. Services offered, sampling manuals, publications, and employment opportunities. Ryan, Donald P. Ryan, Donald P.- Archaeologist at the Pacific Lutheran University who has directed several seasons of fieldwork in the Valley of the Kings. Photograph, research interests and proj… Piccione, Peter A. Piccione, Peter A.- Assistant Professor of Comparative Ancient History, University of Charleston. Photographs and biographical abstract of this Egyptologist. Fildes, Alan Fildes, Alan- Articles, photo gallery, and links from this specialist in the Old Kingdom with a particular interest in pyramid sites and their related mastaba fields. Bankes, William John (1786-1855) Bankes, William John (1786-1855)- A biography of the explorer who traveled to Egypt and Nubia in the early 19th century and became an early Egyptian epigrapher. Directory of North American Egyptologists Directory of North American Egyptologists- Find individuals, institutions, and dissertations relating to American Egyptology. Sponsored by Oriental Institute of the University of … Bell, Lanny Bell, Lanny- Professor of Egyptology at Brown University. Photograph, interests and publications. Bruhns, Karen Olsen Bruhns, Karen Olsen- Curriculum vitae of this San Francisco State University Professor. Research interests include the archaeology of Mesoamerica. Iannone, Gyles Iannone, Gyles- Brief profile of this Trent University Associate Professor. Research interests include social complexity, Archaic States (comparative), Mesoamerica (particularly M… Healy, Paul F. Healy, Paul F.- Detailed profile of this Trent University Professor. Research interests include Mesoamerican archaeology, especially the culture history of the ancient Maya. Hasseman, George Ernest (1944-1999) Hasseman, George Ernest (1944-1999)- Obituary published in the Society for American Archaeology newsletter. Head of the Archaeology Section of the Instituto Hondureño de Antro-pol… Foias, Antonia Foias, Antonia- Brief profile of this Williams College Assistant Professor. Research interests in archaeology include: cultural evolution, ceramic analysis, pottery production and… Morales, Katherine Morales, Katherine- Research interest in Mesoamerican archaeology and distance education. University of Florida. Simmons, Scott E. Simmons, Scott E.- Internet site for this University of North Carolina Assistant Professor. Research interests include craft specialization in Mesoamerica, especially Maya metallu… Wilk, Richard Wilk, Richard- Resume of this Indiana University Professor. Research interests include household archaeology and Mesoamerica. Ethnographic Portraits: The Crees of Northern Québec Ethnographic Portraits: The Crees of Northern Québec- Photographic essay about the natives of the Mistissini Reserve, focusing on changes caused by hydroelectric development. American Indian Studies American Indian Studies- Dedicated to the presentation of artwork, photographs, video, and sound recordings, which reflect the history, culture of Native Americans in North Americ… Web Archive in Visual Anthropology Web Archive in Visual Anthropology- Features out-of-print and unpublished materials for teaching and research. Richard Chalfen Richard Chalfen- Features teaching, publications, on-going research on home media and Japanese culture conducted by Temple University and Boston Children’s Hospital. The Teaching of Visual Anthropology The Teaching of Visual Anthropology- Jay Ruby and Richard Chalfen challenge the idea that film is art and science is an objective chronicler of reality in an article that discusse… Exposing Yourself Exposing Yourself- A paper by Jay Ruby that explores the relationships between reflexivity, anthropology, and film.