Artifact Finds In The Information Age
Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
We live in what’s been termed the ‘Information Age’ where we have the ability to exchange information freely and can gain instant access to knowledge that was previously difficult or impossible to find. It’s simply amazing really if you stop for a moment and consider the vast amount of data immediately available at [...]
Cache of Unexplained Artifacts; Good Karma
Posted on 02. Jul, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
A find of a lifetime, an intriguing artifact cache found by a treasure hunter, federal search and siezure…a lesson of life, greed, human nature, and people.
Watch this documentary following the characters of a small California Gold country town after the discovery of a cache of unexplained artifacts on the banks of the American River. [...]
The Effects of First Contact; Cargo Cults
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Imagine the scene when native peoples of North America first saw ships approaching from the east. Monstrous, floating structures with bellies full of strangely dressed men emerging with highly developed tools. First impressions? Friend or foe? Fight or flee?
This scenario has occurred throughout the world anytime an isolated culture encounters first contact with [...]
The Sun Sets on Temple.
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
And the 12th annual Lone Star Archeological Society Show is now in the books. As folks departed the G.I.R.S. sponsored show this weekend in Temple, Texas, I overheard one eager attendee saying “only 363 more days until the next one!”
Kudos to Leslie Pfeiffer, the show host, for orchestrating such a well organized [...]
Arrowheadology Is Headed To Temple!
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Arrowheadology is Temple, Texas bound and you should be too! Feed the animals, clean the baseboards, fix that leaky faucet and complete any other honey-do’s early so that you can clear your calendar for one of the best artifact shows in the country happening this weekend! Come by and see us at the Arrowheadology table. [...]
Credit The Atlatl For Our Perch Atop The Food Chain.
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Wikipedia defines ‘atlatl’ as “a spear-thrower tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart-throwing, and includes a bearing surface which allows the user to temporarily store energy during the throw”. But, don’t let ‘Atlatl Bob’ Perkins hear that.
Bob, widely know in primitive technology circles as the foremost authority on anything atlatl related , [...]
The World’s Largest Virtual Musuem of Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts…
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
… is now on arrowheadology.com (probably). With well over 1000 different arrowheads and Indian artifacts in it’s typology galleries, this site is now the leading online destinations to learn, catalog, compare and drool over ancient relics.
Field Guide: Where to Look for Arrowheads, Part 3
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
When looking for arrowheads, previous settlements like large village sites are often the easiest to locate… especially in plowed fields. However, the main drawback of searching a cultivated field is that modern farming implements can easily pulverize stone artifacts. While they are successful in bringing long forgotten artifacts to the surface, they can also damage [...]
The Best Banner & Boat Stones You Will Ever See
Posted on 01. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Ohio Historical Society’s (OHS) video series ‘Living in Society’. These video clips capture some of Ohio’s best artifacts recorded.
The first video available here focuses on boatstones. These are the most elaborate ever found and represent various mammal and bird forms. Each are [...]
