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American Anthropological
Association
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-"Online guide to the
anthropological community"--site. |
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Anthropology in the
News
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-"Links to news stories published
on the web by ABC, CNN, USA Today, Washington Post, Nando, Archaeology,
university press releases and other sources. Some services require that
you register and select a password in order to retrieve articles,
but none of the services listed here charge a fee to retrieve these news
stories."--site. |
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Field Museum of Natural
History
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-"The Field Museum was incorporated
in the State of Illinois on September 16,1893 as the Columbian Museum of
Chicago with its purpose the "accumulation and dissemination of
knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating
art, archaeology, science and history."--site. |
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Fossil Evidence of Human Evolution in
China
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-"This page introduces the fossil
evidence for human evolution in China. At present it includes a catalog
of Chinese human fossil remains consisting of: a picture gallery of
important fossil specimens, maps detailing the distribution of human
fossils, and a time line; links to other relevant sites dealing with
paleontology, human evolution and Chinese prehistory; and other
resources which may be useful for gaining a better understanding of
China's role in the emergence of humankind."--site. |
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Museum of Antiquities on the
WWW
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-"The Museum of Antiquities is the
joint museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne and
the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is the principal museum of
archaeology in north east England. Its visitors are those who wish to
know more about the history of the region, especially Hadrian's Wall and
the Roman frontier. It has a renowned collection of artifacts,
models and archives relating to the Wall, and a full-scale
reconstruction of the Temple to Mithras at Carrawburgh. Other displays
illustrate the variety of life in the region from early prehistory to
the 17th century."--site. |
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Nautical Archaeology
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"The Nautical Archaeology Program
at Texas A&M has investigated the issues of humankind's relationship with watercraft and
waterways since 1976 when the Institute of Nautical Archaeology
became affiliated with the University. The Nautical Archaeology
Program's faculty and students conduct research and study in areas all
over the world, delving into time periods from prehistory to the recent
past and working with a plethora of societies and cultures."--site. |
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National
Anthropological Archive and Human Studies Film Archives
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- "The
National Anthropological Archives collects and preserves historical and
contemporary anthropological materials that document the world's cultures and
the history of the discipline. Its collections represent the four fields of
anthropology – ethnology, linguistics, archaeology, and physical
anthropology – and include manuscripts, field notes, correspondence,
photographs, maps, sound recordings, film and video created by Smithsonian
anthropologists and other preeminent scholars. The collections include
the Smithsonian's earliest attempts to document North American Indian cultures
(begun in 1846 under Joseph Henry) and the research reports and records of the
Bureau of American Ethnology (1879-1964), the U.S. National Museum's Division
of Ethnology, its Division of Physical Anthropology, and River Basin Survey
archaeology. The NAA also maintains the records of the Smithsonian's
Department of Anthropology and of dozens of professional organizations, such
as the American Anthropological Association, the American Ethnological
Society, and the Society for American Archaeology."--site. |
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Natural History Web
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-Learn of upcoming exhibits, or
find out about the different departments of the Smithsonian's
Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. |
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Odyssey in Egypt
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-A great learning tool that
presents a virtual archeological expedition. First developed for middle
school children, the project freely accessible and follows an
ongoing excavation of a 4th century Coptic monastery at Wadi Natrun,
Egypt. |
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Peabody Museum of Archaeology and
Ethnology
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-Located at Harvard University, the
Peabody is a research treasure for archaeology and ethnology. |
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Perseus Project Home
Page
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-"Perseus is a continually growing
digital library of resources for studying the ancient world. The
library's materials include ancient texts and translations, philological
tools, maps, extensively illustrated art catalogs, and secondary essays
on topics like vase painting. A collaborative team from a number of
academic institutions has worked together to amass Perseus materials.
Over 70 museums have shared pictures of their art objects." |
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Roman-Open Air Museum
Hechingen-Stein
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- A Roman Villa dating from the 1th
to the 3rd Century A.D. |
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Society For American
Archaeology |
- "International organization dedicated to the research,
interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas."--site |
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University of South Dakota
Anthropology |
-The Web site of the University of
South Dakota Anthropology Dept. |
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Virtual Reality Archaeology
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-Some wonderful 3D re-creations of Native American village
sites by Dennis Holloway, An Architect in Northern New Mexico. Most
of these are from the Southwestern Tribes. |