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Best Graduate Schools, Universities, and Colleges for Archaeology and Anthropology	Monday Ground Up: Early Years of Flight Week
I have compiled several lists in order to help you determine the best archaeology colleges and universities with the best programs for archaeology, as well as the top undergraduate colleges, universities and school programs for anthropology and archaeology. Best Graduate Schools, Universities, and Colleges for Archaeology and Anthropology	It’s one of the first hangers most visitors at the National Museum of the Air Force start with. You walk in and the feelings of nostalgia take hold, as you gaze upon the gravity defying aircraft that changed history. The delicate contours of the fabric frame the airplane like a painting and you wonder how perfection could ever be rivaled. Read more: Early Years of Flight Week Part One: Early years of Flight Part Two: Schneider Schulgleiter SG 38 Part Three: Halberstadt CL IV
Monday Ground Up: 5 Archaeological Sites That Changed The Face of History To some, archaeology is merely the study of past worlds. Some may say that sifting through broken remains of decimated cities and exploring relics of forgotten peoples only provides us with interesting (and pointless) souvenirs from a time now inconsequential. While these artifacts and architectures are mere glimpses of the past, archeology provides us with a lens into what has been and could be. 5 Archaeological Sites That Changed The Face of History Monday Ground Up: Greek Architecture Initially, there was a borrowing of Asian ideals which evoked structures that were both wholly and represented simplicity; moreover, the specific design spread from Sicily to India, making the Greeks cultural exporters. Greek Architecture   Looks like I have more places to visit. ~Magnus What happened to the U-boats after World War II? Part II Near the end of World War II, Germany took a direct approach to hide and even completely destroy its fleet of U-boats before their surrender to the allies. Operation Deadlight was the code name for the destruction of more than 121 U-boats in abysmal water off Lisahally, Northern Ireland or Loch Ryan, Scotland in late 1945 and early 1946. The remaining 145 U- boats were surrendered to the allies. What happened to the U-boats after World War II? Part II Also check out: Launching of the German U-boat Fleet Church Discovered By Archaeologists in Acre, Israel The Israel Antiquities Authority has had a breakthrough discovery, unearthing a public structure from the time of the Byzantine Empire in the northern Israeli city of Acre. Church Discovered By Archaeologists in Acre, Israel	Monday Ground Up: The Mystery of the Pyramids Revealed in Coral Castle Edward charged visitors 10 cents to tour the property, and while he guided them along their journey, allowed them to ask him questions about his Coral Castle. On many occasions, he would tell tourists that his castle was easy to build, if you know how to do it. His answers were vague and his demeanor bizarre, believing that he held the secrets to the pyramids and he would bring them to his deathbed. The Mystery of the Pyramids Fossils 101: Caesar’s Creek Ordovician Fossil Hunting When I was a child growing up in Ohio, my class would take yearly fieldtrips to the Caesar’s Creek Spill off to go fossil hunting. As a child, it was hard to stay focused on the task at hand. We would never read the signs stating we had to leave behind the fossils bigger than our palms, and now that I’m older, I can appreciate why the signs were posted. Fossils 101: Caesar’s Creek Ordovician Fossil Hunting Planes used during World War I During the first world war, the Germans would gain an early edge over most of the Allies as concerned with WWI aircraft. Planes used during World War I became designed around the many German models, which would help the Allies win many later battles of the global war. There are many WWI planes that were important during the war although some played far greater roles than others. Read more: World War One Aircraft The Best Schools For Nautical, Maritime, and Underwater Archaeology in the US  Typically nautical, maritime, and underwater archaeologists study artifacts in ocean or sea environments. However, specialization usually doesn't occur until graduate school after the student has received a BS in Anthropology. The Best Schools For Nautical, Maritime, and Underwater Archaeology in the US

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