Imagine being able to see the landscape around you in a completely new way—an invisible layer revealing the hidden structures of the past, right beneath the surface.
Category: Reports
Jan 22
Guide – Landscape Archaeology: The Geological Environment of Britain
The Geological Environment of Britain: The Foundation of Our Landscape The landscape of Britain has been shaped by millions of years of geological processes. From the formation of ancient mountain ranges to the shaping of valleys and river systems, the land we see today is the product of a dynamic and ever-changing history. Understanding the …
Jan 22
Guide – What is Landscape Archaeology?
Landscape archaeology is the study of past human interaction with the natural environment. It focuses on understanding how ancient societies perceived, organized, and shaped the land they inhabited, revealing the relationships between people, their settlements, and the broader landscape in which they lived.
Jan 22
Guide – Landscape Archaeology Introduction
Landscape archaeology is a vital tool for understanding how ancient peoples interacted with their environment, shaping and being shaped by the land they lived on.
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology: Building a Strong Straw Man
Empathic Archaeology: Building a Strong Straw Man Question Everything and Question Again When engaging in Empathic Archaeology, the process of creating and refining a straw man—a provisional model of the past—requires a delicate balance of imagination and rigor. The archaeologist’s imagination fills the skeleton of the straw man with ideas and concepts, but these must …
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology: The Straw Man
At first glance, the idea of psychoanalyzing an “imaginary alien” might sound outlandish, but it perfectly mirrors the approach many archaeologists must take when trying to understand ancient cultures. These cultures are far removed from our own in time, and often in social structure, belief systems, and material culture.
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology Introduction
Empathic archaeology is the practice of immersing oneself in the worldview of the people being studied, allowing archaeologists and researchers to interpret artifacts, structures, and landscapes through the lens of the individuals who created or used them.
Jan 21
Guide – Critical Thinking: Lack of Evidence Does Not Mean Evidence of Lack
In archaeology, the phrase “lack of evidence does not mean evidence of lack” is an important reminder that the absence of proof does not necessarily prove something does not exist or did not happen.
Jan 21
Guide – Using the best tools for research
For amateur researchers who don’t have access to extensive professional resources, there are still several methods and tools they can use to cross-check previous findings and apply a holistic approach. While they may never have access to every piece of data, they can still adopt strategies that lead to more accurate, well-rounded interpretations. Here are some practical approaches:
Jan 21
Guide – Congruence in Archaeological Interpretation: Holistic Analysis
In archaeology, congruence refers to the alignment or consistency between various elements of evidence, data, and interpretations. It is the principle that all parts of a research question should fit together seamlessly to offer a coherent and reliable understanding
