Adventures in Archaeology

Adventures in Archaeology
Issue 10 Past Horizons Online Journal of volunteer archaeology and training.
November 2009
Past Horizons now celebrating its tenth issue, consists of 48 pages of free to read content. The main articles cover current archaeological excavations and conservation around the world. We also have the much loved contribution from Annie Evans our very own ‘Dig [...]

IfA Council Statement on Archaeological Salaries

http://www.archaeologists.net/modules/icontent/inPages/docs/archaeologicalsalaries.pdf
I will leave people to read it.
It is quite far-reaching and will be open to (indeed it welcomes) debate.
In a nutshell, the Council decided to not allow ROs to reduce salaries, but will work on a system of Pay Bands rather than minima ( I would say a bit like the overlapping bands of BAJR) [...]

Current Archaeology Awards for 2010 – get your entries in!

Current Archaeology is pleased to announce that the English Heritage Presentation of Archaeological Heritage Research Awards will be joining in this year as part of the Archaeology 2010 conference at the British Museum, February 26-28, 2010. ( a date for your diary – As both BAJR and Past Horizons will be there as well)
But this [...]

Dig your own – Ethics of pay to dig out entire sites

Recently on the American Archaeology Fieldwork website the following website was highlighted, after it appeared in a google ad.
http://www.wediganasaziruins.com/
but they are not alone, with other sites offering a chance to dig up entire sites and keep your finds.
What about this one
Randy’s Dig is a private pay dig on private property located in
Kerr County, Texas – [...]

OPEN ARCHIVE – a new web based system for accessing our past

Open Archive collect the records of the past to present and share them with everybody.

A new image for commercial archaeology??

http://bajrfed.co.uk/mod/vanillaforum/vanilla/comments.php?DiscussionID=45
A new image for commercial archaeology??
A fascinating insight into the business side of archaeology from the telegraph.  A brave move by Headland..  and a real eye opener (I HOPE!!)    SO have a look and get involved in teh debate..  is this the truth?  or is it unfair?

Scottish Archaeology Month!

http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/index.php?q=node/33
Yes its here, and ready to go…  archaeology Month in Scotland..  known as …   you guessed it.
Scottish Archaeology Month!
Scottish Archaeology Month (SAM) is one of Archaeology Scotland’s best loved initiatives. Through SAM, they aim to make the archaeology of Scotland as accessible as possible to the public through a programme of free events that celebrate [...]

Orkney College – Courses in Archaeology

This exciting course is one of a number of courses on offer from the UHI Millennium Institute. The initiative is led by Orkney College and students will be based in Orkney for their time of study. The course aims to provide an opportunity for those wishing to continue studies in archaeology, to develop new skills, [...]

Past Horizons Magazine – Issue 9 – August

David and Maggie (editors) would like to welcome you to the latest edition of Past Horizons Online
Journal of volunteer archaeology and training
Past Horizons Magazine – Issue 9 – August
Back as a quarterly journal, and packed with amazing articles and ideas for volunteering in archaeology around the world.
The magazine is now available here:
http://en.calameo.com/books/0000627297fcccc634fd5
with new cutting edge [...]

new TV show with Dr Zahi Hawass – Archaeologists Wanted

Do you want to appear on a major new TV show with Dr Zahi Hawass?
ARCHAEOLOGISTS or ANTHROPOLOGISTS WANTED!
A new television series for the History Channel is seeking an Archaeology or Anthropology Expert/Professor AND several student Archaeology or Anthropology majors or recent graduates! (Please do NOT submit if you are only an enthusiast.)
This expert and the [...]