Science: Archaeology: Topics

A history of the techniques and ethics of conservation at the National Museum of Denmark. Discusses textiles, metal, and waterlogged wood.

Research carried out at St Andrews University on new techniques for conserving archaeological material from wetland and marine sites.

Explains the methodology of this discipline and its subdisciplines - zooarchaeology, archaeobotany, and archaeopedology. Projects and staff.

Research and education on prehistoric environment. Specializes in soil analysis, archeobotany, palaeoentomology and palynology.

Paper advocating the use of archaeology in the education of children. Uses case studies from Australia.