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How Sailing Happened
How Sailing HappenedBoats are something humanity has had in some shape or form for thousands of years. Ships allowed for consistent trade between not only cities in the same country, but between entire nations across rivers, seas, lakes, and oceans. Boats developed...
How Stuff Happened: Makeup
How Stuff Happened: Makeup By Hannah Ludlow Every morning, countless people get ready for the day by applying thick, waxy paste very close to their eyes. This application has the effect of making eyelashes appear denser and longer- something many consider beautiful....
How Stuff Happened: Alcohol
How Stuff Happened: Alcohol Cheers to the New Year! The first topic to kick off our “How Stuff Happened” series is alcohol. Though everyone knows what it is and many have tried it, few know how it actually came to be. Numerous cultures have developed some type of...
Sunrise Seems Late
Sunrise Seems Late The winter months are filled with many different holidays. Some of these holidays and events are religious, some are historic, and some are just for fun. There are older events that are based on the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. One...
Voices of the Ancients: Archaeology and Oral Tradition in Utah
Voices of the Ancients: Archaeology and Oral Tradition in Utah By Samatha L. Kirkley Southern Utah University (SUU), home of our Utah Project Archaeology Program, received a Landmarks of American History and Culture from the National Endowment for the Humanities...
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Support Archaeology Education: Donate to Project Archaeology Help make the world a better place. I want to...
Pass the Cranberry Sauce
Pass the Cranberry SauceMost schools in America celebrate Thanksgiving. School lunchrooms cook turkey and potatoes, and children learn about Thanksgiving history. Normally, these lessons are full of cheerful stories about sharing and love. Since November is American...
Meet Kate
Hello, Hello!Hi, I’m Kate, and I am Project Archaeology’s new Public Education Coordinator! I grew up in Kentucky and from a young age loved reading stories about the past and running around outside so I could dig and explore. When I was four, I accidentally watched a...
What can mosaics tell us about life in ancient Roman culture?
What can mosaics tell us about life in ancient Roman culture? Mosaic designs use symmetry, shapes, and angles to create patterns. Mosaics are a means of decoration and storytelling. By Patrick Hoffman - Art Teacher, Bozeman High School, Montana Decoration takes on...
Why would a Roman create a permanent wall painting?
Why would a Roman create a permanent wall painting? Communication is important to every culture and art is a form of communication. By Courtney Agenten - Minnesota State Coordinator Communication is an important basic need of culture. Communication allows individuals...
What clues help us understand the lives of people in the past?
What clues help us understand the lives of people in the past? Primary sources are clues archaeologists use to interpret the past. By Courtney Agenten— Minnesota State Coordinator Different types of volcanoes erupt differently. When volcanoes erupt they “give...
Did ancient Romans Know Mount Vesuvius was a Volcano?
Did ancient Romans Know Mount Vesuvius was a Volcano? Volcanos play a significant role in shaping the environment. By Courtney Agenten— Minnesota State Coordinator Vesuvius is the most famous volcano in the world and resides in...
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