It is a delightful irony that the word Rome is Etruscan and it was the Romans who called the Etruscans, Etruscans. They referred to themselves as Rasenna and were a thriving, rich and influential association from the 8th to the 3rd centuries BCE when it became a part of the …
The weirdest things ever found by archaeologists
If you think that archaeology is simply rummaging around looking for old bones in dusty temples, well you’d be wrong. While that is part of the job, archeologists have also made some pretty weird discoveries and some of them even have defied attempts to categorize. They might even be supernatural …
What is Archaeology and Why Does it Help Us?
When most people think of archaeology, they picture massive fossils and ancient temples, turning archaeologists into dinosaur hunters who examine the ancient world for the clues they hold. However, the ancient world isn’t just restricted to the past. While some archaeologists do make a study of the distant past, some …
It’s not all Indiana Jones, but we wish it were
Archaeology has something of a following and a reputation. We can thank Indiana Jones and his constant refrain “that belongs in a museum” in his quest to stop artifacts from getting into the hands of private collectors. He has a point. It is a little odd we need to go …