Explorer Thinks He Has Found the Lost Remains of The Griffin
A debris field at the bottom of Lake Michigan may be the remains of the long-lost Griffin, a vessel commanded by a 17th-century French explorer, said a shipwreck hunter who has sought the wreckage...
Possible “Woodhenge” Discovered at Hopewell Excavation
National Park Service archaeologists believe they have found evidence of a "woodhenge" - a circular enclosure of wooden posts - at a Hopewell earthworks site near Chillicothe, Ohio.
To be certain, the researchers will continue...
Researchers Digitally Record Paleoamerican Remains
When exploratory divers discovered the underwater Mexican cave site known as Hoyo Negro, the conditions of the cave were so pristine and stable, says archaeologist Dominique Rissolo, "it looked like no one had ever...
Archaeological Sites Will Determine Route for New Road
In Indiana, official are considering two possible routes for a $22.5 million road for large trucks near Utica. The area is rich is Native American artifacts which have led to many archaeological research projects...
Artifacts Discovered at Southern Illinois Airport
An archaeological dig at Southern Illinois Airport has uncovered artifacts dating back to about 1,000 years ago.
Patrick Durst, Statewide Survey Coordinator with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey, said his crew has discovered five house...
Mayan Council House Discovered in Guatemala
A team of archaeologists in Guatemala has discovered a council house dating back about 700 years with altars, incense burners and sculpted images of animals.
Located at the site of Nixtun-Ch'ich' in Petén, Guatemala, the...
Bone Fragments Await Decision Under NAGPRA
Earlier this year, a 7-year-old girl brought an unusual fragment of bone and teeth for show-and-tell. She said she found it near the beach in Boca Raton. Her teacher called police suspecting that the...
Looking for Work? Try Archaeology in North Dakota!
The recent oil boom in North Dakota is driving an increase in demand for archaeologists.
Archaeological survey is not necessarily a requirement for all oil projects, but they are a mandate for most federal drilling permits.
The...
1700s Privy Discovered at Old Gym Site
In a dig-site in Seacoast, New Hampshire where the old Connie Bean gymnasium once stood, an archaeological salvage project has unearthed an outhouse dating to the mid-1700's. Inside, they found dozens of pieces of...
Historical Cabin Discovered Near Slide Fire
As of May 27, the Slide fire burning near Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona has consumed over 20,328 acres and is 35% contained.
Firefighters sought out the help of archaeologists after discovering a previously unknown...