BEFORE AND AFTER COLUMBUS
The Taino were the first Native Americans Columbus encountered in the New World. Who were these people and how were they affected by contact?
BY MIKE TONER
page 31
UNCOVERING BASQUES IN CANADA
It was known that the Basques hunted whales in northeast Canada in the early 1500s. But archaeologists are learning that they stayed longer and engaged in more activities than was previously thought.
BY DAVID MALAKOFF
page 12
SEARCHING FOR PIRATES
Investigations at several sites are informing archaeologists about the life of pirates.
BY TONY REICHHARDT
page 18
A ROCK ART REVOLUTION
Rock art research has existed on the fringe of mainstream archaeology. But due to advances in dating, new interpretations, and other factors, its value is increasing.
BY TAMARA STEWART
page 24
THE HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Our summer tour takes you to this fascinating region.
BY DOUGLAS GANTENBEIN
page 37
The Taino were the first Native Americans Columbus encountered in the New World. Who were these people and how were they affected by contact?
BY MIKE TONER
page 31
UNCOVERING BASQUES IN CANADA
It was known that the Basques hunted whales in northeast Canada in the early 1500s. But archaeologists are learning that they stayed longer and engaged in more activities than was previously thought.
BY DAVID MALAKOFF
page 12
SEARCHING FOR PIRATES
Investigations at several sites are informing archaeologists about the life of pirates.
BY TONY REICHHARDT
page 18
A ROCK ART REVOLUTION
Rock art research has existed on the fringe of mainstream archaeology. But due to advances in dating, new interpretations, and other factors, its value is increasing.
BY TAMARA STEWART
page 24
THE HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Our summer tour takes you to this fascinating region.
BY DOUGLAS GANTENBEIN
page 37
