archaeology
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Donovan’s concern was not so much the preservation of ancient relics as it was the regional expertise and cover that archaeology provided for gathering intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
A onetime “Cary Grantish darling of New York debutante balls,” Young pursued archaeology at Princeton and Columbia, joining the American School of Classical Studies in Athens in 1933.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
"When radiocarbon values approach the limit of calibration, it is essential not to assign more precision than the data can actually support. In such cases, the comparison between archaeology, radiocarbon dating, and genetics becomes crucial."
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has awarded £2,779 to master craftsman Thomas Keyes to conduct an experimental archaeology project later this year.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
To understand what happened in New Guinea, let us now turn to the evidence from archaeology.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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