When it comes to history, few civilizations were more exciting than the infamous northern raiders known as Vikings. Due to a resurgence of interest in the civilization due to popular media, there is a new generation of history buffs looking to pick every strip of historical flesh off the bone in regards to this surprisingly…
We may not realize it, but many of the everyday objects around us have fascinating but often untold histories. While it may seem like just a simple pane of glass, the window is one of these items that we often overlook. Before 1608, colonists had to ship all glass from Europe, primarily from England. The…
An underwater archaeologist is someone who studies human history in relation to the sea. As the job title implies, underwater archaeologists spend most of their time underwater exploring. You might be interested in this sort of career or maybe you are just wondering how a person becomes an underwater archaeologist. There’s a handful of things…
The development of the potter’s wheel was probably due to the increased demand for pots of various types and sizes. Its invention resulted in a new process of pottery making. It also ensured potters could meet the demand for pottery faster than before. Where did the potter’s wheel first develop? According to most modern archeologists,…
Dogs have been humanity’s best friend for well over 30,000 years now. Since the inception of this inter-species friendship, dogs have served several purposes such as hunting, guarding, rodent extermination, herding, and much more. But what were the purposes of a hunting dog in the medieval era and what exactly did they do? Well, dogs…
Based on how they lived, medieval people are always described as naturally wild. Well, it is about to get wilder as we explore how the bathroom has evolved over the centuries! You can laugh about the medieval people all you want because today, we see ourselves as efficient, civilized, and forward-thinking. However, people in the…
A curious thing about a lot of archeological sites is the existence of what’s called bedrock mortars. These circular depressions are found in many rock formations or rock slabs in California, Israel, and other parts of the world. What were they used for? Where did they come from? Scientists believe that bedrock mortars were used…
Since both jobs involve collecting and assessing historical items, one may think archaeologists and paleontologists play the same roles. But if you scratch beyond the surface, you will find that these jobs are quite different. So, what is the difference between archaeologists and paleontologists? While the roles of both types of professionals involve studying historical…
There are many exciting careers in the world, but not many offer the same excitement as archaeology. Archaeologists get the chance to peer into the past just by assessing what everyone else would consider worthless. And the outcomes of their work can be pretty cool. Are you wondering why we said archaeology can be a…
Most people assume that paleontologists make a good money because the job sounds rather complex and probably requires a lot of education. The truth is, the amount of money a paleontologist makes really depends on how much work they put into it. Paleontologists not only have to go through a lot of on-the-job training,…