Archaeology Magazine Archive

A publication of the Archaeological Institute of America

Special Introductory Offer!
latest news
Archaeology Magazine News Archive
2008-2012


Visit www.archaeology.org/news for the latest archaeological headlines!

Wednesday, May 13
May 13, 2009

Roman engineers strengthened their mortar with a specific type of volcanic ash. “Although the presence of the high-quality stratlinglite cements does not ensure protection from concrete cracking and failure from earthquake ground shaking, it shows the very well bonded nature of the wall concrete,” said one of the scientists on the project, Marie Jackson of […]

Read more...

Tuesday, May 12
May 12, 2009

Has someone used a pressure washer to hose down the Great Hunt Panel in Utah’s Nine Mile Canyon? Be sure to watch the video at the head of this article – it will give you a better sense of the canyon’s rock art and the impact industrial equipment has on it. The latest technology will […]

Read more...



Advertisement


Advertisement