Artifacts

Have you ever tried to make a bow and arrow when you were a child only to come up with a mess of string and sticks? Or a non-functioning item that looks sort of like a this ancient weapon? Well...

An arrowhead is the front part of an arrow. The arrowhead is the part of the arrow that pierces a target. Different types can have different effects on the intended target. The use of these...

Archaeology is the scientific search to understand how people in the past interacted with their environment. This is done by excavating and analyzing artifacts. You don't need an advanced degree...

Mummies are fascinating specimens of human existence, and they have captivated the public ever since the discoveries by the first Egyptologists. Learning from these pieces of history, however,...

Authentic fragments of history, Indian arrowheads fascinate the young and old alike. Finding them isn’t difficult if you know where to look. In areas where Native Americans settled, you will find...

The world of Archaeology is exciting and glamorous to most people, but the truth is that Archaeology is a lot of hard work! As a professional archaeologist I have felt the thrill of finding...

Whether you're looking for dinosaur bones or the prehistoric remains of plants and animals, fossil hunting can be a fun activity for the whole family or a serious hobby for the collector. Fossils...

Imagine if creatures from our prehistoric past actually still lived today. Picture one of these prehistoric beings, a Pteranodon, flying overhead. According to thousands of people this has...

No one has ever found a complete skeleton of a Triceratopsas. They were exclusive to North America, and the last of the dinosaurs to die out. It is believed that one of their most dangerous...

The First Nations refers to the group of people who were the first to inhabit modern-day Canada. Although they bear a close resemblance to their American brothers, calling First Nations members...

You may be wondering why people decide to collect ancient coins. Sometimes, history buffs are merely looking for a definitive link to the past. Other times, it's the beauty and elegance of these...

There's no single answer as to why ancient pottery remains a constant favorite among artifacts collectors. Perhaps it's because many pieces of pottery tell a story. Maybe it has to do with the...