Why did the archeologist go bankrupt? Because his career was in ruins!
According to the Society for American Archaeology, “Archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent human past through material remains.” This might include studying million-year-old fossils of our earliest human ancestors in Africa or even 20th-century buildings in present-day New York City. “Archaeology analyzes the physical remains of the past in pursuit of a broad and comprehensive understanding of human culture,” the SAA explains.
And if you’re interested in delving deeper into your understanding of the past, we’ve got the perfect list for you right here. We’ve gathered some of our favorite posts from the ArchaeoHistories Twitter account down below, so you can channel your inner Indiana Jones and learn a bit more about our wonderful world. Keep reading to also find interviews with Kirsten Lopez and Emily M. Long, the women behind the successful blog and podcast Women in Archaeology. Be sure to upvote the pics that blow your mind, and then let us know in the comments what the most fascinating archeological fact you know is. And if you’re looking to learn even more about archeology after finishing this piece, be sure to check out this Bored Panda article next.
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