And in the darkness bind them…possible inspiration for Tolkien. Material culture and modern mythmaking
Archaeological News: Truth about ‘controversial’ Bennachie colonists sought by archaeologists
They were a band of squatters who set up a community on the foot of the North-East’s most famous peak in the 19th century and were the source of much local debate at the time, but surprisingly little is known about the Bennachie Colonists.
Described in accounts at the time as possessing…
Glasgow Archaeology alumnus Aoife Gould is working with this project through Northlight Heritage
Archaeological News: Hopis Try to Stop Paris Sale of Artifacts
In a rare case of a cultural heritage claim arising from the sale of American artifacts abroad, the Hopi Indians of Arizona have asked federal officials to help stop a high-price auction of 70 sacred masks in Paris next week.
The tribe is receiving advice from the State and Interior…
The 9th century old Tatev Monastery in Syunik Province, Armenia (by mapix92).
(via sierramussperamus)
Han shot first…
Penis, pans and glasses oh my. And in Scotland.
Any guesses as to the purpose of this artefact ? Click through and find out. SFW.
Archaeology of space/underwater/modernity… there is so much here. .
Save Link. Save Hyrule. Hacked legend of Zelda, where Zelda is now the protagonist.
German U-Boat beached at Hastings c1919. Some spectacular photos.,
