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Archaeology Feature Writer: Natasha Sheldon

Join us on a journey through time from prehistory to the present day. Discover Neolithic stone tools and the origins of agriculture in ancient Mesopotamia. Explore the civilisations of Rome, Greece, the Inca’s and the Mayans. Learn about our industrial past.

By following the current research and excavations of historical organisations worldwide, we’ll be up to the minute with the latest archaeological discoveries and issues. Not only that, we’ll learn about archaeology itself. How do archaeologists do their job? Who’s who in the archaeological world? How can you get involved?

You'll find articles that complement archaeology in art history , anthropology and ancient history. So for explorations of the past this is a great place to start!


Feature Writer Articles in Archaeology

 		Roman Wine Production at Pompeii
Archaeological evidence from vineyards and inns demonstrates the importance of ancient viticulture to the town and environs of Pompeii
Roman Women in Business
In theory, Roman women could not act independently. Archaeological evidence from Pompeii shows that in practice they often ran or managed businesses.
The Temples and Churches of Roman Sbeitla
Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches
Dougga, Tunisia
In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains
Arabic Bosra, Syria
Unlike many cities after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bosra found a new life as a flourishing Muslim town. This has lasted into the present day.
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Contributing Articles in Archaeology

 		Kennewick Man -- Discovery of Ancient Skeleton
In 1996 a skeleton was discovered near the Columbia River in Washington State. It turned out to be over 9300 years old and appeared to be Caucasoid.
Philip C. Hammond and His Excavations at Petra
2008 marked the passing of Professor Philip C. Hammond, biblical archeologist and excavator of Petra, Jordan, who taught chiefly at the University of Utah (1969-1994).
Historic Relationship Between Religion & Alcohol
The relationship between alcoholic beverages and religion may go back thousands of years says a University of Pennsylvania researcher.
World's Oldest Known Alcoholic Beverages
People have been attracted to, and using, alcoholic beverages for 9,000 or more years according to a biomolecular archaeologist.
The Pagan Temples of Roman London
Underneath the streets of London lie the homes of foreign gods. Some, like the Mithraeum, can still be seen today on a visit to the British capital. Most remain hidden.
1300th Anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo Capital
Heijo-kyo was the second Chinese-style gridded city established in Japan, occupied from 710 to 784, in Nara Prefecture. It represents the early Nara State.
The Mystery of Stonehenge
Despite a number of significant discoveries since the 1950s, the purpose of Stonehenge remains a mystery.
Building Stonehenge
The Stonehenge monument was built over a period of more than 1000 years in three different construction phases.
Prehistoric Saharan Rock Art
Prehistoric rock paintings and engravings found on hillsides in the Sahara of North and West Africa, reveal a changing environment, changing culture and links to Egypt.
Artifact Style: Wobst, Wiessner, and Sackett
Archaeologists use artifact traits to make interpretations about human behaviour and cultural change. Here is an introduction to some theories of style that inform them.
New Evidence From Gesher Benot Ya'aqov
In the December 18, 2009 issue of Science, paleoarchaeologists reported that 790,000 year old hominins used spatially distinct areas for food and tool related activities.
Learning Archaeology Without a Field School
Field schools can be prohibitively expensive, costing thousands of dollars for only a few weeks. But, the thrifty archaeology student must not pay to get experience.
Brodie Castle, The Rodney Stone's Messages
Throughout Northern Europe many sculpted stones have mysterious messages incised on them, often in separate forms which may or may not have come from the same period.
Elgin Marbles Row Rumbles On
A row between Greece and Britain over the ownership of some of the world's most famous ancient marble sculptures shows little sign of being settled.
Famous Walls in History
The Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, the Western Wall...what is it about keeping people out (or in) that makes history?
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