The Archaeology and Anthropology Internships, Scholarships, Books, Tools and Resources page was created to provide you with helpful resources before and during your archaeological career. I have included the popular Top Archaeology and Anthropology Schools, Universities, and Colleges page, US Archaeology and Anthropology Schools and their Disciplines, as well as several other guides and resources.
US Archaeology and Anthropology Schools and their Disciplines –I created this comprehensive list of Archaeology and Anthropology Schools in the United States and their Disciplines to assist students looking into the fields of anthropology and archaeology. When I first started looking for schools I quickly figured out, it was overwhelming. I had to visit dozens of websites just to gather the information I needed, to determine whether the college or university had the archaeology discipline I was interested in.
Best Graduate and Undergraduate Schools, Universities, and Colleges for Archaeology and Anthropology – I have compiled several lists in order to help you determine the top colleges and universities with the best anthropology and archaeology undergraduate and graduate programs and schools.
Best Schools for Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology and Archaeology – These schools for Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology and Archaeology are not ranked in any specific order, as I believe they contribute to these fields in their own unique ways. I have put the main area of focus next to the college name, but please remember, many of the biological and evolutionary programs are combined into one department at some schools.
Best Graduate Schools for Linguistics – Many students find phonics, semantics, and pragmatics of linguistics programs far too fascinating to pass up as a degree goal. Studying linguistics provides a scientific foundation for broad-based study of human communication that is usually broken into three main subfields, including language meaning, language context, and language form. Within these subfields, graduate schools for linguistics offer students study possibilities involving evolutionary, social, and historical aspects.
Best Graduate Schools for Classical Archaeology – Classical archaeology is a deeply interesting subject that has enchanted researchers and students for ages. Quite simply, it is the study of archaeological excavations from Ancient Greece and Rome. However, some only consider it to be the study of the Roman and Athenian civilizations, but it can include other subjects such as Minoan and Crete civilizations. This field involves not only excavations in the Mediterranean, but the analysis and research into the artifacts, deciphering the ancient texts, and learning about the history of the region. Completion of graduate programs for classical archaeology can mean careers in teaching and writing at major research universities, working at a museum as a curator, or even doing research and excavations.
Guide To Archaeology and Anthropology Graduate School 101 – I recently attended a seminar featuring Dr. John Walker, Professor Peter Sinelli, and Dr.John Schultz from the University of Central Florida. The seminar focused on the Do's and Don'ts of applying to graduate school for archaeology and anthropology and was organized by Hominids Anonymous Anthropology Club.
Beginner's Guide To A Career in Anthropology and Archeology – Are you interested in human history? Do you wonder where we came from and how we got here? If so, you might want to consider a career in either archaeology or anthropology. This article will give a detailed look at these career fields and help you decide if one of them is right for you.
AFOB Field schools – The Archaeological Institute of America offers a plethora of choices for field schools. Whether you're a high school student looking for your first dig, a retired individual just looking for an interesting and educational experience, or an archaeologist or professor working in your field, there's something for everyone.
Fieldwork Directory – Past Horizons World Projects has an extensive list of field work opportunities. They are one of the largest online databases of fieldwork opportunities in the world, featuring hundreds of listings for archaeological projects. The database contains details about the site, with links, project information, dates, costs and much more.
Scholarship Search Database – I have used Fastweb's services for years for my own students. The application process can get a little lengthy, but they have so many opportunities that often go unclaimed.
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship – Established in honor of AIA Honorary President Jane Waldbaum, this scholarship is intended to help students who are planning to participate in archaeological field work for the first time. Students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Fund provides $1000 each to help pay expenses associated with participation in an archaeological field work project (minimum stay one month/4 weeks).
Archaeolink Archaeology, Anthropology, History Scholarships – This page is designed to be a starting point for your research by providing examples of the wide range of scholarships offered in archaeology, anthropology and history. Keep checking back. This section gets updated regularly.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) – The Field Museum REU program will train a cohort of at least eight students in biodiversity-related research in a 10-week summer program. Each participant will undertake an independent research project supervised by a museum scientist in a discipline such as taxonomy and systematics, phylo/ biogeography, paleontology, molecular phylogenetics, or conservation.
Research Scholarships and Grants – The Field Museum recognizes the need to support basic research on its collections by interested students and scholars throughout the world. To this end, the Museum offers a modest number of grants and fellowships to visiting scientists and students for research and training in our scientific collections and state-of-the-art laboratories. Grants to examine specimens in our collections are open on a competitive basis to all individuals in the national and international scholarly community working on problems related to natural history. Eligibility for undergraduate research (REU) internships, high school internships and science educators vary, please consult the description for each program.
Scholarships.com – I've used this site since 2009 for myself and for my students. You can teach virtually any discipline and find something that meets your qualifications.
ZONTA Women in Science Scholarship – Application Deadlines: June 15, Annually Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs [...]More
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) – Application Deadlines: November 12, 2016; NSF and selected foreign counterpart science and technology agencies sponsor international research institutes for U.S. graduate students in seven East Asia and Pacific locations at times set by the counterpart agencies between June and August each year. The Summer Institutes (EAPSI) operate similarly and the research visits to a particular location take place at the same time. Although applicants apply individually to participate in a Summer Institute, awardees become part of the cohort for each location. Applicants must propose a location, host scientist, and research project that is appropriate for the host site and duration of the international visit. More
Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 31, Annually
Women earn almost 60% of all bachelor's degrees in the United States, but they earn only 20% of computer science degrees, 20% of physics degrees, and 18% of engineering degrees. And estimates show that by 2018, the U.S. will face a shortage of more than one million STEM workers.
AWMF & Loreen Arbus Foundation Focus on Disability Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Our mission is to utilize the media to create positive change. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the media and allied fields. This journalist scholarship program consists of one scholarship, made payable directly to the winning student's educational institute.
Bache Renshaw Fellowship
Application Deadlines: January 16, Annually
The Renshaw Fellowship supports the study and shaping of school curricula by providing grants to those seeking to become superintendents; curriculum developers; or influential scholars teaching, writing, and lecturing on educational issues. The Renshaw Fellowship is granted to current doctoral students or applicants to doctoral programs in education.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship - ASWP awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors from our service area of Allegheny, Armstrong, south Butler, Beaver, North Fayette, Northeast Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Students who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply.
Boston University Robert Noyce Scholarship Programs
Application Deadlines: February 05, Annually
Boston University is excited to announce the Noyce Scholarship Program in Mathematics, a new initiative to prepare middle school and high school mathematics teachers. With funding from the National Science Foundation and the School of Education and in collaboration with six local school districts and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Noyce Program will train up to 13 graduate students.
Cleveland State University Robert J. Noyce Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
Full tuition fellowships awarded to highly qualified applicants committed to addressing social justice and change in Urban School and Communities.
Cognizant Making the Future Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Cognizant Making the Future scholarship program recognizes today's inspiration as tomorrow’s innovation. The goal of the scholarship program is to expand the pool of students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields who are encouraged "to be makers of things, not just consumers of things".
Elms College STEM Scholarships
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
The Elms College ElmSTEM program, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, awards scholarship funds to students who major in STEM fields and attend Elms College full-time. First-year students interested in majoring in biology, computer information technology, chemistry, or mathematics are invited to apply to the ElmSTEM program.
Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Each year, the Friends of Volo Bog offers a scholarship for Environmental Studies/Natural Science college students. Eligibility: Be a High School Senior applying to an accredited college/university to study environmental or natural science; Be a College/University Student intending to continue studies of environmental or natural science at an accredited college
EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: January 29, Annually
The goal of the EPP Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, etc.
Fontana Transport Inc Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
Fontana Transport Inc. is a family owned trucking company based out of Southern California whose owners are passionate about higher education and to be able to help future leaders in their community pursue a higher education degree.
Gladys Carol Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Gladys Carol Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, current postsecondary undergraduates, and graduate level students who are United States citizens or permanent residents. They must be pursuing a full-time STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) degree at an accredited, non-profit public or private four-year college or university in the United States.
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. Eligibility: Be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America; Have strong academic qualifications; Have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States.
Go Abroad – Extensive list of international fellowships, grants, and scholarships. The ending is available to high school students, graduate and undergraduate students, and also students working on certifications.
ISI Henry Salvatori Fellowship
Application Deadlines: January 16, Annually
The ISI Salvatori Fellowship seeks to further an understanding and appreciation of the principles held by the American Founding Fathers and the culture that formed their values and views.The Salvatori Fellowship is granted to current graduate students in a field related to the American Founding.
JASC-Nielsen STEM Scholarship
Application Deadlines: November 20, Annually
In recognition of the community's achievements and its enduring values, Nielsen supports the next generation of Asian American leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with these two scholarships.
MIT Inspire Competition
Application Deadlines: Varies
MIT INSPIRE is the first national research competition for high school students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The competition is organized by MIT undergraduates. Participating high school students, as individuals or teams of two will submit research reports in one of 13 fields, such as: history, economics, or philosophy.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Center
Application Deadlines: Varies
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and [...] More
National Space Club Keynote Scholarships
Application Deadlines: December 02, Annually
Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
Founded in 1949, the Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from public high schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington state. Application forms are only available through these high schools and candidates for the scholarship are nominated by their school each year by March 1st. Awards range from $500 to $2,000 a year.
Out To Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ STEM Students
Application Deadlines: June 06, Annually
NOGLSTP established the Out To Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ STEM Students, following NOGLSTP's inaugural Out to Innovate Career Summit for LGBTQ People in STEM. These scholarships are intended for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs who are either lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
PG & E NuEnergy Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 09, Annually
The NuEnergy scholarship program targets top-performing college students who have an interest and desire to pursue a career in the energy sector.
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 15, Annually
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who will graduate or have graduated from high school in one of the following Middle Tennessee counties: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, [...] More
The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment
Application Deadlines: Varies
In accordance with the primary mission of the fund, The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment awards the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship to Anthropology majors at the University of West Georgia. These awards offset the cost of education for students, taking into account the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Scholarships
Application Deadlines: April 02, Annually
HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduate students and graduate students.
-Must be of Hispanic Heritage
-Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school [...] More
The LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
Scholarship recipients will receive a trip to Atlanta where they will participate in career building activities including a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, two daylong career & professional development workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception.
The Saul Kagan Claims Conference Fellowship for Advanced Shoah Studies
Application Deadlines: January 04, Annually
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) is offering a limited number of fellowships for Ph.D. and postdoctoral candidates conducting research on the Holocaust. The Saul Kagan Claims Conference Fellowship for Advanced Shoah Studies aims to strengthen Shoah studies and Holocaust memory throughout the world.
Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. Founders Fund Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
This merit scholarship is offered annually in the name of the TGF founders, to a single recipient who has demonstrated excellence and outstanding dedication in a field of study that falls within an environmental field of a school or department.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.
Field Museum Women in Science Internships – The internships are hosted in many departments throughout the Museum and aim to give young individuals the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the sciences. The FMWIS Internship Program is hosting five high school and five undergraduate paid interns for 6 weeks in summer 2016. Applicants are welcome to apply to more than one project.
Smithsonian Internships and Fellowships – The National Anthropological Archives periodicially offers paid and unpaid internships for graduate and undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in archives or anthropology. Intern projects are carried out under the direct supervision of a professional anthropologist, archivist or imaging specialist. Intern projects vary depending on the background and experience of the student, but when available focus on digital imaging, manuscript and photograph collections, and reference services. Please check the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships page for more information on NAA internships. Please email any inquiries to naa@si.edu.
Saltz Internship Program – (High School Students)Participating in the Saltz Internship Program is an opportunity for you to meet Museum personnel, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
National Endowment for the Humanities – ARIT Advanced Fellowships for Research in Turkey. ARIT directly supports and administers a variety of programs of fellowships for scholarly research and for language study in Turkey.
Paleobiology Internships – The National Museum of Natural History offers internships in the Paleobiology Department with emphasis on the current research initiatives of the staff. An internship at Natural History is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the intern's academic goals, and matched to to the Paleobiology Department's research and museum activities. An internship is performed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff. Internship appointments should be for at least six weeks and require a minimum commitment of 16 hour per week.
Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture – These grants fund publication preparation, or research leading to publication, undertaken by professional members of the AIA.
The AIA Publication Subvention Program – This program offers subventions from the AIA's von Bothmer Publication Fund in support of new book-length publications in the field of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan archaeology and art history.
INSTAP Grants – The goal of INSTAP's grant program is to promote knowledge of the Aegean region, and to support archaeological fieldwork and research in that area in the chronological span of the Paleolithic through to the 8th century B.C.
AIA Site Preservation Grant – This grant is intended to fund projects that uphold the AIA's mission to preserve and promote the world's archaeological heritage for future generations. The goal of the grant, which carries a maximum value of $25,000 to be awarded over the course of one to three years, is to maximize global preservation efforts and awareness through AIA support.
Cotsen Excavation Grants – The Cotsen Excavation Grant Program provides two grants per year of up to $25,000 each. One will be for a first time director launching a new project; One will be open to all professionals working in the field. Applicants must be AIA members in good standing and must have a Ph.D. in archaeology or related field.
Society Outreach Grant Program – The Outreach and Education Grant is to encourage societies to undertake activities such as a teachers' workshop, a kids' archaeology fair, a symposium or event in a local library, or other project promotes archaeology and the AIA's objectives for local community outreach.
Helen M. Woodruff Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; (Application must be sent to American Academy in Rome)
Olivia James Traveling Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; Announced February 1; Amount: $25,000
AIA/DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin – Deadline: November 30, annually
The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually – To support projects relating to the archaeology of Portugal
Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; To support a project relating to Aegean Bronze Age archaeology.
Anna C. and Oliver C. Coburn Fellowship – Deadline: January 15, annually; To support study at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Ground Penetrating Radar– US Radar is a technological leader in the design and innovation of ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems. If you need to see what is on the other side of a surface, the high-profile Quantum Imager technology can safely help you define what you can’t see with the bare eye.
Bon 84-948 Archaeologist's Starter Tool Kit – Whether you are new to archaeology or have been involved with this art for years, this is one kit you will want to have on every dig you go on. Includes 250'neon line, 3/8" leaf and square, a line level, Lufkin metric rule, 15" canvas bag for all your findings, a 5" x 2" margin trowel, a 7" x 3" pointing trowel and a five piece set of detail brushes.
Bon 12-309 Superlight Molded Rubber Foam Waterproof Knee Pads – Bon's superlight molded rubber foam knee pads with entrapped air provide maximum cushion and comfort. Flexible rubber straps are slotted to fit over buttons. Waterproof to keep you dry. Sold in pairs. Lightweight.
SE 8399-RH-ROCK 11-Inch Rock Hammer, 20 Oz.– 20-oz. Rock Hammer—created especially with prospectors, rock hounds, contractors, and the everyday user in mind. This heavy, well-balanced, 20-oz. rock hammer is fully polished and forged of one piece of steel. It has a comfortable grip handle and comes with a reusable heavy-duty plastic tip cover.
MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line ATH114S 4-Inch Heavy Duty London Style Pointing Trowel with Archaeology Holster–Forged from a single piece of high carbon steel Good for cutting compacted sediment and compressed soils Tempered, ground, and polished Extra Stiff blade Holster made of rugged construction with long-wearing protective insert and riveted belt loop.
MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line ATH54 Archaeology Margin Trowel with Holster–Forged from a single piece of highest grade tool steel; this trowel is good for cutting compacted sediment and compressed soils.
Estwing E32H 30-Ounce Carpenter's Hatchet with Nylon Vinyl Grip Handle, Smooth Face–Estwing's carpenter's hatchet has a 3-5/8-Inch curring edge and a nylon vinyl grip handle. 30-Ounce size
Snap-on 870338 Kneeling Pad, 9-Inch x 20-Inch– Snap-On Kneeling Pad features a black/red nylon webbing handle and is made from waterproof 600D polyester on the bottom and neoprene material on the top. Bottom is red and top is black. Material inside is a 1-1/2 inch closed cell polyethylene foam. Dimensions: 20" x 9" x 1-1/2".
Folding Excavation Square– Use this handy tool to layout your dig site and grid lines. Folds for easy storage. A nylone carrying case is included.
Gammon Reel 012 12-Feet Surveyors with Orange Line– Quickly attaches to plumb bob. Eliminates string troubles and provides an instant rewind of plumb bob.
Bon 22-369 5-Liter Plastic Measuring Pitcher– Bon's plastic measuring pitcher is used to measure viscous materials. Measurement markings for both metric volume in liters and milliliters.
Estwing E6048E Engineer's Hammer, 48-Ounce– Estwing's 16-inch engineer's hammer has a shock reduction grip which offers both comfort and durability, the head and handle are forged in one piece and have an attractive blue UV coating, both faces are fully polished.
Archaeology for Kids: Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities (For Kids series)
– This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun’s tomb, the city of Pompeii, and Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire. Kids will delight in fashioning a stone-age tool, playing a seriation game with old photographs of cars, “reading” objects excavated in their own backyards, and using patent numbers to date modern artifacts as they gain an overview of human history and the science that brings it back to life.
Hands-On Archaeology: Real-Life Activities for Kids
– Hands-On Archaeology shows teachers everything they will need to help students conduct real-life archaeological digs. Packed with activities, this book first offers small-scale activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday materials. Then, the author takes kids out if the school to an empty lot in the community. Students will not just learn about archaeology they will be archaeologists!
Grafix Dig and Discover Stegosaurus Excavation Kit – This dig and discover stegosaurus excavation kit is a perfect gift for the dinosaur lover! Enjoy the process of digging for dinosaur bones. Do you have a future archaeologist in your midst? Watch them discover the excitement of uncovering their very first specimen! Hours of fun! Kit Contains: 1 Dinosaur Fossil, 1 Clay Block, 1 Brush, 1 Digging Tool, 1 Instruction Sheet
Pirate Treasure Chest Dig Excavation Kit – Kids dig this extraordinary excavation project. Use the digging tool to chip away at the gypsum sand block to ultimate find a the pirate treasure. Each set in colorful printed box. Of course, this will be a toy treasure.
Dig! Discover Indian Relics – Unearth collection of 10 Indian inches relics inches cast from authentic finds, (embedded in 9 inches x6 inches frame). Find replicas of an Indian spearhead, arrowheads, pottery sherds, and an ancient stone knife. Restore and paint these treasures of the past. Contents: excavating block, brushes, tool, paint tablets, booklet inches How to become an Archaeologist inches instructions.
Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists – I've read this book from cover to cover several times. This book made me love Herbert Spencer, and even today, I still reference the social organism every chance I get. This new edition of Jerry D. Moore's Visions of Culture presents introductory anthropology students with a brief, readable, and balanced treatment of theoretical developments in the field. (Ancient Digger's Top Pick, and favorite anthropology book
The Archaeology Book (Wonders of Creation) – Developed with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You'll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible.
Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Sixth Edition) – Since its first edition, Renfrew and Bahn’s Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice has been the leading academic source on what archaeologists do and how they do it. This indispensable resource is a comprehensive introduction to archaeology’s theories, methods, and practices in the field, the laboratory, and the library.
Gods, Graves & Scholars: The Story of Archaeology – C.W. Ceram visualized archeology as a wonderful combination of high adventure, romance, history and scholarship, and this book, a chronicle of man's search for his past, reads like a dramatic narrative. We travel with Heinrich Schliemann as, defying the ridicule of the learned world, he actually unearths the remains of the ancient city of Troy. We share the excitement of Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter as they first glimpse the riches of Tutankhamen's tomb, of George Smith when he found the ancient clay tablets that contained the records of the Biblical Flood. We rediscover the ruined splendors of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient wold; of Chichen Itza, the abandoned pyramids of the Maya: and the legendary Labyrinth of tile Minotaur in Crete. Here is much of the history of civilization and the stories of the men who rediscovered it.
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British Museum
Canadian Museum of Nature
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Field Museum
Florida Agricultural Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Turin
Naples National Archaeological Museum
National Museum of American History
Neues Museum
Smithsonian
FernBank Museum
Archaeology.Org
Archaeology Institute of America
BBC Archaeology
Biblical Archaeology Review
Great Archaeology
History Today
Medieval Archaeology Org
National Geographic
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Archaeology and Anthropology Guides (Ancient Digger's Most Popular Help Articles)
US Archaeology and Anthropology Schools and their Disciplines –I created this comprehensive list of Archaeology and Anthropology Schools in the United States and their Disciplines to assist students looking into the fields of anthropology and archaeology. When I first started looking for schools I quickly figured out, it was overwhelming. I had to visit dozens of websites just to gather the information I needed, to determine whether the college or university had the archaeology discipline I was interested in.
Best Graduate and Undergraduate Schools, Universities, and Colleges for Archaeology and Anthropology – I have compiled several lists in order to help you determine the top colleges and universities with the best anthropology and archaeology undergraduate and graduate programs and schools.
Best Schools for Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology and Archaeology – These schools for Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology and Archaeology are not ranked in any specific order, as I believe they contribute to these fields in their own unique ways. I have put the main area of focus next to the college name, but please remember, many of the biological and evolutionary programs are combined into one department at some schools.
Best Graduate Schools for Linguistics – Many students find phonics, semantics, and pragmatics of linguistics programs far too fascinating to pass up as a degree goal. Studying linguistics provides a scientific foundation for broad-based study of human communication that is usually broken into three main subfields, including language meaning, language context, and language form. Within these subfields, graduate schools for linguistics offer students study possibilities involving evolutionary, social, and historical aspects.
Best Graduate Schools for Classical Archaeology – Classical archaeology is a deeply interesting subject that has enchanted researchers and students for ages. Quite simply, it is the study of archaeological excavations from Ancient Greece and Rome. However, some only consider it to be the study of the Roman and Athenian civilizations, but it can include other subjects such as Minoan and Crete civilizations. This field involves not only excavations in the Mediterranean, but the analysis and research into the artifacts, deciphering the ancient texts, and learning about the history of the region. Completion of graduate programs for classical archaeology can mean careers in teaching and writing at major research universities, working at a museum as a curator, or even doing research and excavations.
Guide To Archaeology and Anthropology Graduate School 101 – I recently attended a seminar featuring Dr. John Walker, Professor Peter Sinelli, and Dr.John Schultz from the University of Central Florida. The seminar focused on the Do's and Don'ts of applying to graduate school for archaeology and anthropology and was organized by Hominids Anonymous Anthropology Club.
Beginner's Guide To A Career in Anthropology and Archeology – Are you interested in human history? Do you wonder where we came from and how we got here? If so, you might want to consider a career in either archaeology or anthropology. This article will give a detailed look at these career fields and help you decide if one of them is right for you.
Field Schools
AFOB Field schools – The Archaeological Institute of America offers a plethora of choices for field schools. Whether you're a high school student looking for your first dig, a retired individual just looking for an interesting and educational experience, or an archaeologist or professor working in your field, there's something for everyone.
Fieldwork Directory – Past Horizons World Projects has an extensive list of field work opportunities. They are one of the largest online databases of fieldwork opportunities in the world, featuring hundreds of listings for archaeological projects. The database contains details about the site, with links, project information, dates, costs and much more.
Archaeology and Anthropology Scholarships and Funding
Archaeology school can come with a cost, and so can research. For those students who continue their studies, and require additional funding to research a certain area or discipline, there are numerous funding opportunities available.Scholarship Search Database – I have used Fastweb's services for years for my own students. The application process can get a little lengthy, but they have so many opportunities that often go unclaimed.
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship – Established in honor of AIA Honorary President Jane Waldbaum, this scholarship is intended to help students who are planning to participate in archaeological field work for the first time. Students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Fund provides $1000 each to help pay expenses associated with participation in an archaeological field work project (minimum stay one month/4 weeks).
Archaeolink Archaeology, Anthropology, History Scholarships – This page is designed to be a starting point for your research by providing examples of the wide range of scholarships offered in archaeology, anthropology and history. Keep checking back. This section gets updated regularly.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) – The Field Museum REU program will train a cohort of at least eight students in biodiversity-related research in a 10-week summer program. Each participant will undertake an independent research project supervised by a museum scientist in a discipline such as taxonomy and systematics, phylo/ biogeography, paleontology, molecular phylogenetics, or conservation.
Research Scholarships and Grants – The Field Museum recognizes the need to support basic research on its collections by interested students and scholars throughout the world. To this end, the Museum offers a modest number of grants and fellowships to visiting scientists and students for research and training in our scientific collections and state-of-the-art laboratories. Grants to examine specimens in our collections are open on a competitive basis to all individuals in the national and international scholarly community working on problems related to natural history. Eligibility for undergraduate research (REU) internships, high school internships and science educators vary, please consult the description for each program.
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ZONTA Women in Science Scholarship – Application Deadlines: June 15, Annually Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs [...]More
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) – Application Deadlines: November 12, 2016; NSF and selected foreign counterpart science and technology agencies sponsor international research institutes for U.S. graduate students in seven East Asia and Pacific locations at times set by the counterpart agencies between June and August each year. The Summer Institutes (EAPSI) operate similarly and the research visits to a particular location take place at the same time. Although applicants apply individually to participate in a Summer Institute, awardees become part of the cohort for each location. Applicants must propose a location, host scientist, and research project that is appropriate for the host site and duration of the international visit. More
Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 31, Annually
Women earn almost 60% of all bachelor's degrees in the United States, but they earn only 20% of computer science degrees, 20% of physics degrees, and 18% of engineering degrees. And estimates show that by 2018, the U.S. will face a shortage of more than one million STEM workers.
AWMF & Loreen Arbus Foundation Focus on Disability Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Our mission is to utilize the media to create positive change. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the media and allied fields. This journalist scholarship program consists of one scholarship, made payable directly to the winning student's educational institute.
Bache Renshaw Fellowship
Application Deadlines: January 16, Annually
The Renshaw Fellowship supports the study and shaping of school curricula by providing grants to those seeking to become superintendents; curriculum developers; or influential scholars teaching, writing, and lecturing on educational issues. The Renshaw Fellowship is granted to current doctoral students or applicants to doctoral programs in education.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship - ASWP awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors from our service area of Allegheny, Armstrong, south Butler, Beaver, North Fayette, Northeast Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Students who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply.
Boston University Robert Noyce Scholarship Programs
Application Deadlines: February 05, Annually
Boston University is excited to announce the Noyce Scholarship Program in Mathematics, a new initiative to prepare middle school and high school mathematics teachers. With funding from the National Science Foundation and the School of Education and in collaboration with six local school districts and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Noyce Program will train up to 13 graduate students.
Cleveland State University Robert J. Noyce Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
Full tuition fellowships awarded to highly qualified applicants committed to addressing social justice and change in Urban School and Communities.
Cognizant Making the Future Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Cognizant Making the Future scholarship program recognizes today's inspiration as tomorrow’s innovation. The goal of the scholarship program is to expand the pool of students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields who are encouraged "to be makers of things, not just consumers of things".
Elms College STEM Scholarships
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
The Elms College ElmSTEM program, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, awards scholarship funds to students who major in STEM fields and attend Elms College full-time. First-year students interested in majoring in biology, computer information technology, chemistry, or mathematics are invited to apply to the ElmSTEM program.
Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Each year, the Friends of Volo Bog offers a scholarship for Environmental Studies/Natural Science college students. Eligibility: Be a High School Senior applying to an accredited college/university to study environmental or natural science; Be a College/University Student intending to continue studies of environmental or natural science at an accredited college
EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: January 29, Annually
The goal of the EPP Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, etc.
Fontana Transport Inc Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
Fontana Transport Inc. is a family owned trucking company based out of Southern California whose owners are passionate about higher education and to be able to help future leaders in their community pursue a higher education degree.
Gladys Carol Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
The Gladys Carol Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, current postsecondary undergraduates, and graduate level students who are United States citizens or permanent residents. They must be pursuing a full-time STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) degree at an accredited, non-profit public or private four-year college or university in the United States.
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. Eligibility: Be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America; Have strong academic qualifications; Have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States.
Go Abroad – Extensive list of international fellowships, grants, and scholarships. The ending is available to high school students, graduate and undergraduate students, and also students working on certifications.
ISI Henry Salvatori Fellowship
Application Deadlines: January 16, Annually
The ISI Salvatori Fellowship seeks to further an understanding and appreciation of the principles held by the American Founding Fathers and the culture that formed their values and views.The Salvatori Fellowship is granted to current graduate students in a field related to the American Founding.
JASC-Nielsen STEM Scholarship
Application Deadlines: November 20, Annually
In recognition of the community's achievements and its enduring values, Nielsen supports the next generation of Asian American leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with these two scholarships.
MIT Inspire Competition
Application Deadlines: Varies
MIT INSPIRE is the first national research competition for high school students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The competition is organized by MIT undergraduates. Participating high school students, as individuals or teams of two will submit research reports in one of 13 fields, such as: history, economics, or philosophy.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Center
Application Deadlines: Varies
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and [...] More
National Space Club Keynote Scholarships
Application Deadlines: December 02, Annually
Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
Founded in 1949, the Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from public high schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington state. Application forms are only available through these high schools and candidates for the scholarship are nominated by their school each year by March 1st. Awards range from $500 to $2,000 a year.
Out To Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ STEM Students
Application Deadlines: June 06, Annually
NOGLSTP established the Out To Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ STEM Students, following NOGLSTP's inaugural Out to Innovate Career Summit for LGBTQ People in STEM. These scholarships are intended for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs who are either lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
PG & E NuEnergy Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 09, Annually
The NuEnergy scholarship program targets top-performing college students who have an interest and desire to pursue a career in the energy sector.
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 15, Annually
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who will graduate or have graduated from high school in one of the following Middle Tennessee counties: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, [...] More
The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment
Application Deadlines: Varies
In accordance with the primary mission of the fund, The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment awards the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship to Anthropology majors at the University of West Georgia. These awards offset the cost of education for students, taking into account the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Scholarships
Application Deadlines: April 02, Annually
HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduate students and graduate students.
-Must be of Hispanic Heritage
-Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school [...] More
The LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
Scholarship recipients will receive a trip to Atlanta where they will participate in career building activities including a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, two daylong career & professional development workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception.
The Saul Kagan Claims Conference Fellowship for Advanced Shoah Studies
Application Deadlines: January 04, Annually
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) is offering a limited number of fellowships for Ph.D. and postdoctoral candidates conducting research on the Holocaust. The Saul Kagan Claims Conference Fellowship for Advanced Shoah Studies aims to strengthen Shoah studies and Holocaust memory throughout the world.
Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. Founders Fund Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
This merit scholarship is offered annually in the name of the TGF founders, to a single recipient who has demonstrated excellence and outstanding dedication in a field of study that falls within an environmental field of a school or department.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.
Archaeology and Anthropology Internships and Fellowships
Field Museum Women in Science Internships – The internships are hosted in many departments throughout the Museum and aim to give young individuals the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the sciences. The FMWIS Internship Program is hosting five high school and five undergraduate paid interns for 6 weeks in summer 2016. Applicants are welcome to apply to more than one project.
Smithsonian Internships and Fellowships – The National Anthropological Archives periodicially offers paid and unpaid internships for graduate and undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in archives or anthropology. Intern projects are carried out under the direct supervision of a professional anthropologist, archivist or imaging specialist. Intern projects vary depending on the background and experience of the student, but when available focus on digital imaging, manuscript and photograph collections, and reference services. Please check the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships page for more information on NAA internships. Please email any inquiries to naa@si.edu.
Saltz Internship Program – (High School Students)Participating in the Saltz Internship Program is an opportunity for you to meet Museum personnel, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
National Endowment for the Humanities – ARIT Advanced Fellowships for Research in Turkey. ARIT directly supports and administers a variety of programs of fellowships for scholarly research and for language study in Turkey.
Paleobiology Internships – The National Museum of Natural History offers internships in the Paleobiology Department with emphasis on the current research initiatives of the staff. An internship at Natural History is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the intern's academic goals, and matched to to the Paleobiology Department's research and museum activities. An internship is performed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff. Internship appointments should be for at least six weeks and require a minimum commitment of 16 hour per week.
Grants
Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture – These grants fund publication preparation, or research leading to publication, undertaken by professional members of the AIA.
The AIA Publication Subvention Program – This program offers subventions from the AIA's von Bothmer Publication Fund in support of new book-length publications in the field of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan archaeology and art history.
INSTAP Grants – The goal of INSTAP's grant program is to promote knowledge of the Aegean region, and to support archaeological fieldwork and research in that area in the chronological span of the Paleolithic through to the 8th century B.C.
AIA Site Preservation Grant – This grant is intended to fund projects that uphold the AIA's mission to preserve and promote the world's archaeological heritage for future generations. The goal of the grant, which carries a maximum value of $25,000 to be awarded over the course of one to three years, is to maximize global preservation efforts and awareness through AIA support.
Cotsen Excavation Grants – The Cotsen Excavation Grant Program provides two grants per year of up to $25,000 each. One will be for a first time director launching a new project; One will be open to all professionals working in the field. Applicants must be AIA members in good standing and must have a Ph.D. in archaeology or related field.
Society Outreach Grant Program – The Outreach and Education Grant is to encourage societies to undertake activities such as a teachers' workshop, a kids' archaeology fair, a symposium or event in a local library, or other project promotes archaeology and the AIA's objectives for local community outreach.
AIA/DAI Fellowships – AIA Fellowship and Grant Application Form
Helen M. Woodruff Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; (Application must be sent to American Academy in Rome)
Olivia James Traveling Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; Announced February 1; Amount: $25,000
AIA/DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin – Deadline: November 30, annually
The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually – To support projects relating to the archaeology of Portugal
Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship – Deadline: November 1, annually; To support a project relating to Aegean Bronze Age archaeology.
Anna C. and Oliver C. Coburn Fellowship – Deadline: January 15, annually; To support study at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Tools
Ground Penetrating Radar– US Radar is a technological leader in the design and innovation of ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems. If you need to see what is on the other side of a surface, the high-profile Quantum Imager technology can safely help you define what you can’t see with the bare eye.
Bon 84-948 Archaeologist's Starter Tool Kit – Whether you are new to archaeology or have been involved with this art for years, this is one kit you will want to have on every dig you go on. Includes 250'neon line, 3/8" leaf and square, a line level, Lufkin metric rule, 15" canvas bag for all your findings, a 5" x 2" margin trowel, a 7" x 3" pointing trowel and a five piece set of detail brushes.
Bon 12-309 Superlight Molded Rubber Foam Waterproof Knee Pads – Bon's superlight molded rubber foam knee pads with entrapped air provide maximum cushion and comfort. Flexible rubber straps are slotted to fit over buttons. Waterproof to keep you dry. Sold in pairs. Lightweight.
SE 8399-RH-ROCK 11-Inch Rock Hammer, 20 Oz.– 20-oz. Rock Hammer—created especially with prospectors, rock hounds, contractors, and the everyday user in mind. This heavy, well-balanced, 20-oz. rock hammer is fully polished and forged of one piece of steel. It has a comfortable grip handle and comes with a reusable heavy-duty plastic tip cover.
MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line ATH114S 4-Inch Heavy Duty London Style Pointing Trowel with Archaeology Holster–Forged from a single piece of high carbon steel Good for cutting compacted sediment and compressed soils Tempered, ground, and polished Extra Stiff blade Holster made of rugged construction with long-wearing protective insert and riveted belt loop.
MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line ATH54 Archaeology Margin Trowel with Holster–Forged from a single piece of highest grade tool steel; this trowel is good for cutting compacted sediment and compressed soils.
Estwing E32H 30-Ounce Carpenter's Hatchet with Nylon Vinyl Grip Handle, Smooth Face–Estwing's carpenter's hatchet has a 3-5/8-Inch curring edge and a nylon vinyl grip handle. 30-Ounce size
Snap-on 870338 Kneeling Pad, 9-Inch x 20-Inch– Snap-On Kneeling Pad features a black/red nylon webbing handle and is made from waterproof 600D polyester on the bottom and neoprene material on the top. Bottom is red and top is black. Material inside is a 1-1/2 inch closed cell polyethylene foam. Dimensions: 20" x 9" x 1-1/2".
Folding Excavation Square– Use this handy tool to layout your dig site and grid lines. Folds for easy storage. A nylone carrying case is included.
Gammon Reel 012 12-Feet Surveyors with Orange Line– Quickly attaches to plumb bob. Eliminates string troubles and provides an instant rewind of plumb bob.
Bon 22-369 5-Liter Plastic Measuring Pitcher– Bon's plastic measuring pitcher is used to measure viscous materials. Measurement markings for both metric volume in liters and milliliters.
Estwing E6048E Engineer's Hammer, 48-Ounce– Estwing's 16-inch engineer's hammer has a shock reduction grip which offers both comfort and durability, the head and handle are forged in one piece and have an attractive blue UV coating, both faces are fully polished.
Archaeology for Kids
Archaeology for Kids: Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities (For Kids series)
– This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun’s tomb, the city of Pompeii, and Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire. Kids will delight in fashioning a stone-age tool, playing a seriation game with old photographs of cars, “reading” objects excavated in their own backyards, and using patent numbers to date modern artifacts as they gain an overview of human history and the science that brings it back to life.
Hands-On Archaeology: Real-Life Activities for Kids
– Hands-On Archaeology shows teachers everything they will need to help students conduct real-life archaeological digs. Packed with activities, this book first offers small-scale activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday materials. Then, the author takes kids out if the school to an empty lot in the community. Students will not just learn about archaeology they will be archaeologists!
Grafix Dig and Discover Stegosaurus Excavation Kit – This dig and discover stegosaurus excavation kit is a perfect gift for the dinosaur lover! Enjoy the process of digging for dinosaur bones. Do you have a future archaeologist in your midst? Watch them discover the excitement of uncovering their very first specimen! Hours of fun! Kit Contains: 1 Dinosaur Fossil, 1 Clay Block, 1 Brush, 1 Digging Tool, 1 Instruction Sheet
Pirate Treasure Chest Dig Excavation Kit – Kids dig this extraordinary excavation project. Use the digging tool to chip away at the gypsum sand block to ultimate find a the pirate treasure. Each set in colorful printed box. Of course, this will be a toy treasure.
Dig! Discover Indian Relics – Unearth collection of 10 Indian inches relics inches cast from authentic finds, (embedded in 9 inches x6 inches frame). Find replicas of an Indian spearhead, arrowheads, pottery sherds, and an ancient stone knife. Restore and paint these treasures of the past. Contents: excavating block, brushes, tool, paint tablets, booklet inches How to become an Archaeologist inches instructions.
Books
Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists – I've read this book from cover to cover several times. This book made me love Herbert Spencer, and even today, I still reference the social organism every chance I get. This new edition of Jerry D. Moore's Visions of Culture presents introductory anthropology students with a brief, readable, and balanced treatment of theoretical developments in the field. (Ancient Digger's Top Pick, and favorite anthropology book
The Archaeology Book (Wonders of Creation) – Developed with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You'll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible.
Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Sixth Edition) – Since its first edition, Renfrew and Bahn’s Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice has been the leading academic source on what archaeologists do and how they do it. This indispensable resource is a comprehensive introduction to archaeology’s theories, methods, and practices in the field, the laboratory, and the library.
Gods, Graves & Scholars: The Story of Archaeology – C.W. Ceram visualized archeology as a wonderful combination of high adventure, romance, history and scholarship, and this book, a chronicle of man's search for his past, reads like a dramatic narrative. We travel with Heinrich Schliemann as, defying the ridicule of the learned world, he actually unearths the remains of the ancient city of Troy. We share the excitement of Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter as they first glimpse the riches of Tutankhamen's tomb, of George Smith when he found the ancient clay tablets that contained the records of the Biblical Flood. We rediscover the ruined splendors of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient wold; of Chichen Itza, the abandoned pyramids of the Maya: and the legendary Labyrinth of tile Minotaur in Crete. Here is much of the history of civilization and the stories of the men who rediscovered it.
Archaeology Databases
The Ancient Repertorium
Archaeolink
Catal Hoyuk
Crow Canyon
Forums
History
Archeaologyfieldwork.com
Institutes and Academies
California Academy of SciencesMuseums
American Museum of Natural HistoryBritish Museum
Canadian Museum of Nature
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Field Museum
Florida Agricultural Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Turin
Naples National Archaeological Museum
National Museum of American History
Neues Museum
Smithsonian
FernBank Museum
Online Magazines/Journals
American Anthropological AssociationArchaeology.Org
Archaeology Institute of America
BBC Archaeology
Biblical Archaeology Review
Great Archaeology
History Today
Medieval Archaeology Org
National Geographic
Oxford Archaeology
Societies
Delaware Mineral Society
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Updated ~ December 29, 2020
