Economics & Archaeology: My Road to The Archaeological Conservancy
I was first exposed to Native Americans and ancient cultures in grade school during the early days of black and white television, when the shows were mostly about cowboys and Indians. And, my sixth...
Stabilizing Archaeology: Engaging the Public in Architectural Preservation
By Larry L. Baker, Salmon Ruins Museum, San Juan County Museum Association
In 1974, I was hired by Dr. Cynthia Irwin-Williams for her research projects at the Salmon Ruins, near Bloomfield, New Mexico and the...
Standing My Ground for Archaeology & Preservation
Introducing Our Assistant Editor of American Archaeology Magazine and Southwest Regional Coordinator: Tamara Stewart
Looking down the barrel of the 12-gauge shotgun, the tiny but intimidating Billie Russell was aiming at me, I feebly tried...
In Memoriam Hester Davis – A National Treasure
We mourn the recent passing of Hester Davis, considered a national treasure by the archaeological community. She served as the Arkanas State Archaeologist from the creation of the position, in 1967, until her retirement...
Rock Shelters & Mounds: Dedication and Preservation in My Midwest
Introducing Our Midwest Regional Field Assistant: Josh McConaughy
As an undergraduate student at Ohio University I began to be attracted to archaeology after I participated in a field school that focused on a rock shelter...
Preserving History of and for the Chickasaw
Guest Blog By Richard Green, Retired Chickasaw Tribal Historian, Writer
As tribal historian of the Chickasaw Nation, I produced 19 quarterly issues of The Journal of Chickasaw History, from 1994-1999. Then, for a complete change...
Help Save A Chaco Outlier: Meet the Holmes Group Site
The Holmes Group Project is your chance to help preserve an endangered Chaco outlier archaeological site. Join us! Share the excitement of protecting this phenomenal piece of America’s Heritage. Without your support, the ancient...
Remembering The Public: Connecting Archaeology & Outreach
Introducing Our Eastern Regional Field Assistant: Kelley Berliner
As a kid, historical markers, antique malls, flea markets, steam engine tractor shows, and just about anything else that had to do with old things were mandatory...
The Great Mound Builders’ Debate and Origins of Our First Field Office
Introducing the Origins of Our First Field Office: the Midwest Regional Office
by Paul Gardner, Midwest Regional Director
When modern Americans think of the nation’s archaeological heritage, most probably conjure up images of the adobe ruins and...
Digging Deeper: La Salle Archaeological Projects
Digging Deeper is our new blog series that revisits the sites and stories covered in previous issues of American Archaeology Magazine.
In our first installment of American Archaeology Magazine in 1997, we reported on the discovery...