If you've ever wondered what plants have to with archaeology, this post explains how & why plants are important for archaeological research.
What Do Plants Have To Do With Archaeology?
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Apple Picking at Larriland Farm
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This post features my 7 photos that captures our time apple picking at Larriland Farm.
Bond Street Living Canal Floating Wetland
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This post features my 7 photos that captures the Bond Street Living Canal Floating Wetland.
My Grandma’s Green Coconut Chutney
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My favorite Indian food is coconut chutney. Specifically, my Grandma’s green coconut chutney.
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IWGP 2016: A Quick Recap
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The 17th Conference of the International Working Group for Palaeoethnobotany (IWGP) took place in Paris from July 4th-9th 2016. Attending this conference has been on my academic to-do list for years. Why the delay?
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A Gathering in Graz
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It’s no secret that many archaeologists leave their homes and go off to conduct fieldwork for weeks, even months, at a time. This is typical for archaeology graduate students. Often we leave behind family, friends, partners, pets, plants, and a not-so-obvious contingent – subletters.
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Archaeobotany vs. Paleoethnobotany vs. Paleobotany
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There are a number of fields that examine aspects of ancient plants. Sometimes the terminology gets a bit confusing so this short post will walk you through the background of some terms and what they actually mean.
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Architectural Feats in Oman Throughout the Ages
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Oman is currently a hotspot for travellers. It’s also a place that is receiving increasing attention by archaeologists. Oman features a stunning landscape, which includes an expansive sand dune desert, a myriad of wadis (intermittent rivers), numerous mountainous outcrops, a lengthy coastline, and more. Amidst these natural wonders, humans have been building permanent structures in the...
Planning a Day Trip to the Catlins, New Zealand
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You won’t see the Catlins on your typical tourist lists of must-see places in New Zealand. This is probably because it is a bit out of the way. This post details what we decided to see and some tips for planning a day trip to the Catlins.
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Why Do Leaves Fall?
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It’s fall (or autumn) for those of us in the temperate, northern hemisphere. If you’ve ever wondered why leaves fall during the fall season, then I have good, quick read for you.
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