Monday, November 09, 2009
Upsurge in nighthawks
Recent high profile 'treasure' finds have led to organised criminal gangs once again targetting scheduled sites with teams of metal detectorists illegally searching and stealing metal objects. The people who then buy and sell this stuff are guilty of perpetuating a trade which destroys our heritage. If you buy archaeology you are helping criminals, destroying history and making the world a poorer place.
The term Nighthawks should be changed for something far less flattering to describe these shitheads. How about 'shitehawks'?
The term Nighthawks should be changed for something far less flattering to describe these shitheads. How about 'shitehawks'?
Labels: archaeology, buying, metal detector, nighthawks
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Where do Archaeologists take their holidays?
For many pro and amateur archaeologists, summer is the chance for a busman's holiday. They seek out warm sunny spots with bags of archaeology, call the local university in the area they are visiting, book a flight and pack a trowel.
While a few behave like ordinary mortals and lie on the beach with a beer and the latest Tom Clancy others are generally found sweating at the bottom of a warm midden in the med or the tropics.
Having asked my contacts where they are going this year, here is an unscientific list of the top vacation destinations for Archaeologist types.
While a few behave like ordinary mortals and lie on the beach with a beer and the latest Tom Clancy others are generally found sweating at the bottom of a warm midden in the med or the tropics.
Having asked my contacts where they are going this year, here is an unscientific list of the top vacation destinations for Archaeologist types.
Labels: archaeology, holiday, vacation
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Birkbeck Summer Schools 2008
Birckbeck (University of London) are offering two summer schools exploring the Prehistoric and Roman settlement of southern Britain. Both take place during the middle two weeks of May.
For details contact the Executive Officer for Archaeology on 0207 6316627
For details contact the Executive Officer for Archaeology on 0207 6316627
Labels: archaeology, birckbeck, course
Monday, November 19, 2007
Jerusalem Archaeology
http://www.archpark.org.il/ has some really excellent information about the archaeology of this most ancient and volatile city.
Labels: archaeology, israel, jerusalem, palestine
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Britain's Largest Neolithic village discovered near Stonehenge
Mike Parker Pearson, professor of archaeology at Sheffield University announced the discovery of a large settlement full of houses dating back to 2,600 BC at Durrington Walls in Wiltshire.
It is believed the inhabitants of what is the largest known neolithic settlement, built the stone circle at Stonehenge.
It is believed the inhabitants of what is the largest known neolithic settlement, built the stone circle at Stonehenge.
Labels: archaeology, britain, neolithic, stonehenge, wiltshire
