The Alberta Damage Prevention Council proclaims April as Safe Digging Month! Who knew? This really refers to not hitting buried facilities, but we are gonna roll with this… Archaeology is not a dangerous practice at all. Our greatest risks include driving and getting dust in our eyes, perhaps wildlife (ooh, scary cows). Alright, and back … Read More Safe Digging Month! (a.k.a. Buy a New Trowel)
Thanks to a good friend, MG, I am now a regular visitor to SwissMiss, which is generally a design blog that posts what I think are really cool things. Every now and again, she also posts inspirational videos (I am easily inspired; it helps me to continue to strive for more). As an entrepreneur / … Read More You can’t depend on others to make things happen
Leave it to the BBC to make another series that will take your breath away. The Human Planet addresses humans and their relationships with their environment, which people often forget is quite different around the world. It also shows how culture is so globally diverse, and will make you think twice the next time you … Read More The human planet
Click here for the centrefold spread! If you aren’t aware of the SVG Public Archaeology Program, check it out now at www.svgdigs.com. It was our chance to rescue and record some signfiicant (and very cool) archaeology on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent earlier this year. This centrefold piece (by the International Airport Development Company) … Read More We always wanted to be in a centrefold
I just found this on diggingthedirt, an often hilarious blog about archaeology by archaeologists (keep up the good work). Even if you aren’t an archaeologist, you need to watch this video. Actually, if you’re not an archaeologist, tell me if it’s actually funny, because I could put it on repeat. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiovfNET2Hc&w=500&h=305]
Archaeology is not a glamorous gig. It’s definitely cool, but it’s also got its ups and downs. If you are studying archaeology and love it, good for you! But here is your reality check. When I was a working archaeologist in England, I got paid just over £6 an hour, which afforded me a room … Read More So you want to be an archaeologist?