https://phys.org/news/2024-04-dna-avar-cemetery-reveals-network.html

Hi everyone - for the last couple of months I’ve been applying to a bunch of CRM firms in my area. The response times were very slow. I was getting nervous and sent out my CV everywhere and networked as much as I could. Im a newbie and was nervous about getting no work at all.

Finally, I got a job offer from a company. The pay is good and I’m happy with it. Still onboarding so don’t know the full load of work I’ll be getting in the field yet.

Since then, I’ve been suddenly hearing back from a handful of companies. Seven total companies so far with on call and project based work; and I expect more.

My understanding is that on call field techs usually have a few companies that they’re employed by for more frequent work. But how many is too many? I would feel guilty if im constantly denying some of the companies.

TLDR: How many CRM firms should I be involved with? What is too many? Will being involved with too many companies result in a bad reputation or is this normal in the Field Tech game?

Hey everyone! Hope this is the right subreddit for this question :)

I've been watching the BBC show about the archaeologists in Pompeii with my dad recently, and we've noticed that archaeologists kind of shovelled the top layer of pumice off, seemingly without checking if there's anything of note in the gravel.

Do archeologists check through the dirt they shovel, or do they just assume there's nothing in it?

I just wanted to share this because I am so excited, but I literally just graduated with my undergrad degree on Friday, and on Monday this week I already started my first job as a crew chief! I am so proud of myself and so excited to see where this will take me in my archaeology career 😁

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-ingots-roman-northern-crdoba.html

I recently started a job doing archeology in Virginia and I can’t find anywhere online how OSHA compliant where I’m working for should be. Does anyone know if they’re exempt or if they should be responsible for regular OSHA guidelines?

If you read the ArcNews article about paperless and 3D workflows, you may be interested in the open access academic article that describes the process in more detail. This came out in Advances in Archaeological Practices recently. Thought I would share.

https://doi.org/10.1017/aap.2024.1

3D model of Insula I.14 with aligned excavation models. Note that the Slice and Measure tools are being used to slice the 3D model on a plane and then take measurements.

ArcGIS Online Web Scene of Pompeii Insula I.14 (link below)

https://youtu.be/T8PXuykClL4

https://www.sci.news/archaeology/catalhoyuk-bread-12858.html

So this may be stupid and to much planning ahead, but i’m 16 and I’m going to be a junior next year and that’s when they want us to start picking careers to make the next years of our lives about; and I’ve always been interested in the past (to mean animals, ancient civilizations, and old architecture). Now, without saying to much, I wanted to go to school for that kind of stuff but it’s not looking likely so I was just going to see about art.

Anyways, is it still possible to research archaeology, go on digs, and have opinions without going to college for a degree in the subject; or I guess another question is, how do I start studying archaeology without college (or before)?

(And what are some books I can read to get a better understanding of archaeological concepts, finds, techniques, and work?)

Hi, i'm keen to explore decorations and motifs on late-medieval cutlery since i've stumbled upon an accidental bone (knife?) handle that is decorated with ring-and-dots. Also how I can recognize the handle, if it's part of a knife, fork, spoon, ... I'm willing to learn more about this subject, can someone point me in a direction? Thank you.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240503111918.htm

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can give me info on working in either Sequoia National Park or Rainier National Park? Recently offered a season field position in both and trying to decide between pros and cons which is best!

I am currently working on a BA in Classics, learning Latin and Ancient Greek. I have recently become interested in the field of archaeology, is this a feasible career path to take? If so, what would the steps be? Are there any summer programs for university students in Italy, Greece or Turkey that may be a good introduction?

Hey guys, I recently wrote an article on my substack about a cycladic zoomorphic ceramic I love, because why not! Here is a link if you are interested! I'd love to hear peoples thoughts on it, and I apologise in advance if I am violating some self-promo rule here!

^(Older wooden artifacts are rarely found because wood decays. This NYT article presents a different spin. (paywall free link))

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/science/archaeology-neanderthals-wood.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pk0.UOvU.O2ahe7ijoxG3&smid=url-share

Current ones allow unreliable sources and consistent reposts way too often... not to mention the interesting posts that just lead to dangerous/ad-ridden websites.

I’m currently conducting archaeological survey work for 6 weeks. I am only 6 days in to an 42 day trip and already have multiple blisters on both feet.

I thought I had sufficiently broken in my shoes the past month leading up to this. I also have other pairs of shoes so wear outside fieldwork hours to switch things up, but I still have to be in these same shoes during the day, every day, for usually 9 hours.

With a little over 5 weeks still to go, does anyone have advice for dealing with blisters?

I have blister packs and bandages, but still, wearing the same shoes to work every day feels like they’ll just keep getting worse/bigger. I know the best method for letting blisters heal is wearing different shoes but that isn’t an option during the day.

What has worked for you in the past?

I understand that the mousterian debate was about interpreting stone tool variation throughout the MP, but I’m struggling to understand specifically what that variation is. Thank you!