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Articles & Books From Nancy Marie White
Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-21-2021
Archaeology is exciting adventure and discovery, and while you can become a real archaeologist yourself (which requires years of really hard work), you can also get an informal archaeology education, volunteer for digs, and more. If you go on-site for fieldwork, know what supplies and equipment to pack for a proper excavation, and what safety and health items to keep on hand during a dig.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
All archaeological fieldwork should have safety rules, a field first-aid kit, and persons skilled in medical assistance. But bring basic supplies like aspirin or bandages. It's rare for an archaeological project not to have one or more of the following: sharp metal tools, bugs, excessive sun, poison ivy, stinging nettles, occasional bad weather, heavy physical work, and lots of dirt.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
You can get involved with archaeology yourself — whether from your armchair, as a tourist, or as a participant in a dig. After you dive in, you may find even more archaeology out there than you'll be able to absorb.
Lectures and short classes on archaeology
You can hear professional archaeology lectures at museums and universities, local libraries, and even community centers that emphasize lifelong learning.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
The archaeology field or project director usually gives you a list of what to bring. Most projects expect you to have a field pack for your own belongings, hand tools, and notebook.
All the stuff you bring on a dig stands a good chance of getting damaged or destroyed, so start with a good, sturdy — but perhaps not new — pack.
An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureArchaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries.