Artifacts

The water clock sits alongside the sundial in history as one of the earliest timekeeping mechanisms invented by mankind. Dating back to approximately 1500 B.C., this type of clock was used by...

Sealing a fossil stabilizes it from chipping or flaking, and is called consolidation. A consolidant is a hardener which makes the dry or fragile fossil more stable and preserves its original...

Fossils are remains or signs of organisms that have passed, though the term is generally applied to ancient organisms. Fossils fall into two broad categories: preservation with alteration and...

This is a great science experiment for your kids. It teaches the basics of acoustics. Also a nice novelty to have in your room

Making leaf fossils is easy using several easily found ingredients. Using this method, you can make as many leaf fossils as you want, but make sure you use old utensils that you don't need...

Making fossils at home combines arts and crafts with science for an interesting activity. Adults create beautiful and interesting works of art with this activity when completing it as a grown-up...

Native Americans designed many different arrowheads--about 1,200 types are on record--and much can be determined about an arrowhead if you have simple information like the material it's made of,...

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...

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...

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...

You can recognize the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex if you know the distinguishing characteristics of these extinct kings of the dinosaur world. Follow these steps before your next visit to...

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...

It may seem as if all you need to do to start an artifacts collection is go out and buy your first piece. In reality, being a successful artifacts collector, whether for fun or as a serious...

There are few things in this world more fascinating to artifacts collectors than prizes from ancient Egypt. With it's mystical tales, terrifying mummies and majestic pyramids, Egypt is high on the...

The term 'arrowhead' is commonly used to refer to the pointed spears attached to the end of arrows by peoples native to the North American continent. For decades, arrowheads have been popular in...

Often overlooked by collectors of antiquities, beads have been around since the dawn of civilization. They have been used both to adorn ritual gowns and hold everyday attire in place. One of the...

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...