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
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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
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.
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
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
Ending the Season
Well, my field season is officially over (Cue “This is the End” by The Doors). Friday was my last day … Continue reading Ending the Season
Appreciating the Little Finds in Life
Stratigraphy can be a fickle beast. In a previous post, I explained at length how it can become a nightmare. … Continue reading Appreciating the Little Finds in Life
Tools of the Trade
Frustration continues near the summit of Sainte-Candie as we struggle to excavate through increasingly difficult stratigraphy. Compact brownish silt has … Continue reading Tools of the Trade
Layers
So you may have detected that my account of the past couple weeks has turned somewhat grim. I must admit … Continue reading Layers
The Starving Archaeologist 