Each week on To the Point we share a few articles from the world of archaeology (and its many interconnected fields).
Inked Mummies, Linking Tattoo Artists With Their Ancestors
nytimes.com | July 5, 2021
Tattoos are an art form many use to symbolically decorate their body. With the discovery of tattoos on Indigenous remains, archaeologists and artists are working together to revive cultural traditions through tattoos.
The Endless Robbing of Native American Graves
washingtonpost.com | July 8, 2021
Don Miller was one of the most prolific pothunters of his generation with the FBI seizing well over 7,000 items he had collected over the years. This article digs deep into the “hobby” of collecting artifacts and what the FBI is doing to protect cultural heritage.
