“Archaeology holds all the keys to understanding who we are and where we come from.”
– Sarah Parcak
Each week on To the Point we share a few articles from the world of archaeology (and its many interconnected fields).
Chinese Railroad Worker House Unearthed in Utah Ghost Town
livescience.com | November 5, 2021
Archaeologists excavating in an Utah ghost town have made a discovery that will finally reveal the untold stories of Chinese transcontinental railroad. The first fully excavated Chinese worker home was excavated in the ghost town of Terrace, Utah.
Intact, 1,200-Year-Old Canoe Recovered From Wisconsin Lake
smithsonianmag.com | November 8, 2021
An incredibly well-preserved canoe was recovered from Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. The vessel is believed to have been created around 800 C.E. by ancestors of the modern Ho-Chunk Nation. Archaeologists believe the boat survived intact because it was constantly wet and shielded from sunlight at a depth of about 27 feet.
phys.org | November 6, 2021
Pompeii archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a “slave room”, finally giving researchers a window into the daily reality of slaves. Since slaves rarely appeared in historical sources as they were written by elite men, this discovery gives archaeologists a new and unique perspective into the every day life of Pompeii citizens.
