Rome is Home
When I returned from the 2017 summer field season, I was riding high on optimism for my archaeological career but … Continue reading Rome is Home
Author: thodust
An Island Called Cyprus
The last 6 months of my life have been a roller-coaster; my physical, mental, and emotional state have hit some … Continue reading An Island Called Cyprus
Happens Every Time
What a whirlwind! I’m writing this post after finally making it home to Baltimore from a tiny detour in Rome … Continue reading Happens Every Time
The Plow-Zone
The past couple of weeks have been quite busy at Aeclanum. My trench (Saggio 8) received two, bright eyed, bushy … Continue reading The Plow-Zone
Charles IV, a couple Alpine border crossings, and a quagmire of red tape.
Well everybody, it’s been a long time coming but the field season is finally here (and after too much delay, … Continue reading Charles IV, a couple Alpine border crossings, and a quagmire of red tape.
Why Archaeology is Important
In my last post, I set out on the surprisingly complex task of defining Archaeology. To summarize, I concluded that … Continue reading Why Archaeology is Important
The Career of an Archaeologist
In my last post, I highlighted that archaeology’s importance lies in its ability to turn the narrative of history into … Continue reading The Career of an Archaeologist
What is Archaeology?
I recently realized that I’ve spent a lot of time writing and discussing the act of doing archaeology, but I haven’t … Continue reading What is Archaeology?
My Travel Guide: Being There and Coming Back
Ultimately, you have 5 senses; make it a goal to use all five while you’re away. Continue reading My Travel Guide: Being There and Coming Back
My Travel Guide: Getting There
Once you’ve sorted out both the mental preparation and picking a destination, it’s time to start making concrete plans. At this … Continue reading My Travel Guide: Getting There
The Starving Archaeologist 