Nov 17th, 2008 · In 2002, archaeologists claimed a box of ancient bones held the remains of Jesus' brother. Nina Burleigh discusses her book, Unholy Business: The True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land, which explores how forgers create fake artifacts to "prove" Biblical stories to be true.
Jul 6th, 2008 · With drought, high temperatures and bark beetle infestations, conditions are ripe across the West for catastrophic forest fires. And that's making archaeologists very nervous. Fires may destroy thousands of ancient Native American artifacts and may expose other sites to looters.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · George Washington slept there for years — it's the Virginia house he grew up in. Archaeologists have excavated the house, or what's left of it, and they say they've found artifacts that suggest that the Washingtons started out genteel but fell on hard times.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · Archaeologists have long puzzled over the origins of Stonehenge. Now, scientists based at the University of Sheffield say they have evidence that the massive stone structure was a burial ground and a monument to the dead. Archaeologist Mike Pearson discusses the findings.
May 26th, 2008 · Ever wonder what being Indiana Jones in real life is actually like? Fred Hiebert talks about his life as an archaeologist. He also talks about the amazing objects featured in a new National Gallery of Art exhibit entitled Afghanistan: Hidden Treasure.
May 22nd, 2008 · Filmdom's favorite archaeologist is back — this time facing Russian spies and legions of Mayans. Like the earlier Raiders sequels, this one's inventively conceived, capably managed and amusing enough to please those already hooked.
May 19th, 2008 · Archaeologists are digging in a Chicago park that was the scene of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Experts want to find traces of that grand exposition, attended by millions. So far they've mainly found beer cans.
Apr 21st, 2008 · Indiana Jones is not your typical archaeologist, what with his bullwhip and fedora. But is Indy more treasure hunter than scientist? Christopher Joyce looks into the adventure-bound character and finds that in the real world, Indy might just be archeology's worst nightmare.