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Table of Contents

  1. What is Archaeology?
  2. Why Archaeology?
  3. Archaeology and Anthropology Resources at Ancient Digger
  5. Latest Articles on Ancient Digger
  7. Caesar's Creek Fossil Bed
  8. Caesar's Creek Ordovician Fossil Hunting
  9. Presidential Hanger at Wright Patterson National Air Force Museum
  10. Strategic Missiles At Wright Patterson Air Force Base
  11. Early Years of Flight at USAF National Museum
  12. Korean War Hanger at USAF National Museum
  13. Follow Ancient Digger's Latest Tweets
  14. Archaeology or Anthropology?
  15. Just Because We Love Indiana Jones
  16. New Guestbook Comments
  17. Bookmark Widget

What is Archaeology?

What's the Difference Between Anthropologists and Archaeologists?

Archaeologists have the same goal in mind as cultural anthropologists. They learn everything there is to know about a particular society. The difference is, they can't talk to the people or ask questions. Why? They're all dead. Archaeologists study the things they left behind and infer behavior and information from that.

Like Indiana Jones, archaeologists study artifacts. Artifacts are things like tools and pots and other implements made and used by people. Ecofacts are the remains of plants or animals that were used by or eaten by people. Archaeologists also study landscapes, and there is a particular field called Landscape Archaeology, which allows the study of the modified landscapes and the behavior put forth to alter it.

Archaeology in other fields of study


Subfields and Disciplines

  • Bioarchaeology--study of human skeletons to reconstruct physical traits, health status, diet.

  • Cultural resource management (CRM)--The branch of applied archaeology aimed at preserving sites threatened by dams, highways, and other projects.

  • Palynology--study of ancient plants through pollen samples.

Why Archaeology?

I wanted the chance to hold something in my hands that was thousands of years old. An artifact untouched from another century or era is pretty amazing.

Archaeology and Anthropology Resources at Ancient Digger

Have a question about becoming an archaeologist? Do you want to know what archaeologists and anthropologists really think of the field? Find all of your answers here!
Best Graduate Schools, Universities, and Colleges for Archaeology and Anthropology
I have compiled several lists in order to help you determine the best graduate colleges and universities with the best programs for archaeology, as well as the top undergraduate colleges, universities and school programs for anthropology and archaeology.
Beginner's Guide To A Career in Anthropology
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.
Monday Ground Up: 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.
30 Reasons Why You Should Become An Archaeologist
Sometimes it's not about the school, money, or where you'll move your family after you graduate. It takes a special individual to do what archaeologists do, and there are some perks and not so nice aspects of the field, but you have to be willing to sacrifice.
Twitter Users Speak Out: Reasons Why You Became An Archaeologist
After my recent epic tale entitled 30 Reasons Why You Should Become An Archaeologist, I took to twitter to find out why archaeologists in the field really chose their profession. Was it glamour? Was it the money? We all know there's not that much unless you suddenly become the face of a syndicated history show.
Fields of Anthropology
Most archaeologists are aware of the types or fields of anthropology. Yet, students looking for archaeology or anthropology schools, haven't a clue which field of anthropology they would like to conduct research in. It's easy to specialize in a certain culture, civilization, or even prehistoric animals, but in order to do so you must educate yourself on these four fields of anthropology first.

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Caesar's Creek Fossil Bed

When I was a child growing up in Ohio, my class would take yearly field-trips 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.

Caesar's Creek Ordovician Fossil Hunting

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Presidential Hanger at Wright Patterson National Air Force Museum

Strategic Missiles At Wright Patterson Air Force Base

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Early Years of Flight at USAF National Museum

Fokker Dr. I Triplane

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Korean War Hanger at USAF National Museum

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Archaeology or Anthropology?

What would you prefer to do?

Would you rather be an Archaeologist or Anthropologist?

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I like Mummies and people that don't talk back......Archaeology it is!

I prefer living with tribal cultures and speaking with people alive...Anthropology is for you!

 

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  • JoyfulPamela Aug 22, 2011 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your very cool info! =D
  • purpleladymom Jul 28, 2011 @ 2:07 am | delete
    Nice job. I should have been an archaeologist. Please check out mine about a dig in Niles, MI. It is near my home and I am part of a group called "Support the Fort" http://www.squidoo.com/Fort_St_Joseph_Niles_MI
  • ChefL96 Jul 28, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    I will certainly check it out and thanks for the comment.
  • AbroadintheYard Jul 23, 2011 @ 8:30 am | delete
    Excellent lens. I'm too far into my career now, but if I had my time again I could think of nothing better than working full time in either/or Archaeology or Anthropology.
  • ChefL96 Jul 23, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    There's nothing in the world I'd rather be doing.
  • pablina Jul 14, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    I didn't realize you were on here too. :) Cool lens.
  • ChefL96 Jul 14, 2011 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Thanks sweetie. How are you?
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