Understanding the past by using the objects (or usually replicas) found. See 'Some Notes on Archaeology'.
Experimental Archaeology
Fact of the Day
Alexander the Great's body was preserved in honey.
Quote of the Day
"Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.