The archaeological record is at risk. Without swift and informed consensus, archaeology will lose the majority of its research data legacy to a digital Dark Age. How can research networks help? The COST Action Saving European Archaeology from the Digital Dark Age (SEADDA) was established five years ago to mitigate the loss of primary archaeological data by developing common understandings on data stewardship, building new best-practice to support preservation, opening dissemination of archaeological data, and creating more inclusive research partnerships. Discover the impact and results of this network and their follow-up legacy through via the SHADE COST Innovators Grant and ARIADNE Research Infrastructure 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etHnKteS With Julian Richards, Holly Wright, Hella Hollander, & Ivana Sukalo Pandzic #COSTactions #COST_CIG #ArchaeologicalData #ResearchData

In an industry where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, how to we balance the importance of storing archaeological data with modern challenges? Join our live panel discussion tomorrow with Tim Evans (Deputy Director, ADS) and Sam Paul (Founder, Sam Paul Heritage) where we’ll be hunting for a solution to the archive problem in archaeology. We’ll be discussing: • The key issues facing archives today • Solutions for better archival processes • Future-proofing digital and physical archives Register now: https://lnkd.in/eykipCDv

Adventures in Archaeology Collections: A Tour of the Big Collections Room In past blog posts, I gave a sneak peek at the initial processing lab and the main archaeology lab. Today, let’s take a tour of the big archaeological collections storage room. This room was designed to hold at least 20 years of future incoming collections and related materials, with moveable shelving adding extra storage space. This gives us room to store large, oversized objects not currently on display, like this earthlodge model. Read the full blog article at bit.ly/3TF9vWq.

We've extended the submission deadline for our upcoming issue on maritime archaeology. Please share, we're trying hard to get the word out! Mainsheet is a new peer-reviewed journal of multidisciplinary maritime studies, published by Mystic Seaport Museum. We publish open access with no fee to authors, in addition to our very beautifully designed print version, and the journal is geared to both academics and interested non-academics, so it’s a great venue for scholars interested in public outreach. Check out our first issue on our website below, and consider subscribing or asking your library to subscribe! #maritime #maritimehistory #maritimearchaeology #maritimearcheology #archaeology #archeology #shipwreck

Unveiling the Secrets of History with Archaeology Dogs Did you know about these amazing four-legged detectives? Archaeology dogs, also known as archaeological or historic human remains detection dogs, are highly trained canines that assist archaeologists in uncovering human remains, historic graves and ancient sites! How do they do it? These dogs have an incredible sense of smell, making them invaluable in surveying large areas quickly and efficiently. Archaeology dogs excel at locating burial sites, from ancient tombs to more recent resting places. Their keen noses can detect human remains buried deep underground, aiding in forensic archaeology and historical investigations. Imagine the stories they help unravel from centuries past! Let's give a round of applause to these incredible canine archaeologists! Keep following for more fascinating insights into the world of archaeology and heritage preservation. #ArchaeologyDogs #HeritageDetection #HistoryUnearthed #DogDetectives #ForensicArchaeology #AncientSites #Archaeology #DiscoverHistory #DogMerickel #DogTrainer #DogTraining #WorkingDog #K9 #HistoricGraveDogDetection #HRD #detectiondog #DogScience

The latest issue of CIfA’s highly regarded magazine, The Archaeologist, that can be accessed by individuals who are not CIfA members, is available now – TA118. Each issue offers feature articles alongside member news, book reviews and short articles. This issue focuses on disability and archaeology, in collaboration with the Enabled Archaeology Foundation, and also outlines the launch of a review of CIfA’s Code of conduct: professional ethics in archaeology. Published three times a year, The Archaeologist is available to CIfA members in the first instance, with back issues of the magazine available for non-members to download. Download your copy, and other back issues, by following this link: https://ow.ly/vBgU50QFjhL. More information on disability and archaeology can be found by following this link on CIfA’s website: https://ow.ly/XqXn50QFjhN #archaeology #archaeologyuk #archaeologist #archaeologynews #archaeologicalexcavation #archaeologyfieldwork #archaeologicalscience

A common perception of archaeology in the planning process is that it is a barrier to development, preventing progress and halting schemes. The reality could not be further from this myth. The aim of this short blog series is to give an insight into how archaeology fits into the planning process and to dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding it by providing an understanding of its various parts. The hope is that this will help developers, of whatever scale, plan for archaeological investigations and de-risk archaeology (to an extent) as part of future projects. Read more:

A common perception of archaeology in the planning process is that it is a barrier to development, preventing progress and halting schemes. The reality could not be further from this myth. The aim of this short blog series is to give an insight into how archaeology fits into the planning process and to dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding it by providing an understanding of its various parts. The hope is that this will help developers, of whatever scale, plan for archaeological investigations and de-risk archaeology (to an extent) as part of future projects. Read more:

There is a common belief that archaeology hinders development and obstructs progress in the planning process. However, this perception is far from the truth. The purpose of this concise blog series is to shed light on the role of archaeology in the planning process and debunk some of the misunderstandings surrounding it. By gaining an understanding of the different aspects of archaeology, we hope to assist developers in effectively incorporating archaeological investigations into their projects and minimizing the risks involved. Read more:

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