Each week on To the Point we share a few articles from the world of archaeology (and its many interconnected fields).
Archaeologists find earliest colonial site in Maryland after nearly 90-year search
Washingtonpost.com | March 21, 2021
Some of the earliest European settlements in the US are being rediscovered using new technologies and thorough investigation by archaeologists. Combining historic documents from the time with artifacts and features discovered at the site will provide an illuminating snapshot of early settler and Native American lives in the mid-1600s.
Ivory And Bone: Agatha Christie And Her Three Decades Of Archaeology
Womenyoushouldknow.net | March 17, 2021
As you may have seen in last week’s edition of To the Point, Agatha Christie was one of many archaeologist’s wives in the early 1900s. This article shares how she came into the world of archaeology and became skilled at cleaning, cataloging, and illustrating artifacts; all while writing the stories that made her a famous author.
Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology: Can It Be the Next Indiana Jones?
analyticsinsight.net | February 22, 2021
Technology has made its way into virtually every scientific field. It is now a useful tool in the archaeology tool kit as well. See how artificial intelligence is helping predict archaeological sites, restore language, and locate sites that are hidden from view.
