Archaeology in Winter: Lab Activities

Описание: What do archaeologists do in the winter? In the Upper Midwest, you can see archaeologists in the field anytime from spring thaw to fall freeze-up. But it’s nearly impossible to do delicate excavation--or even careful surface surveys—in frozen ground or snow. So, what keeps these warm-weather scientists busy when the snow flies? Here MVAC Research Intern Cindy Kocik reveals the hidden wintertime world of the archaeologist, from all-important lab work to getting ready for fieldwork to come.

Here's what the video covers, and some links for further information:
Timecodes
00:00
00:05 – Introduction
00:53 – Lab, Analysis, and Write-up
04:51 – Curation
06:30 – Project Planning
07:35 – Outreach
09:09 – Summary and Resources

Links to useful MVAC webpages:
-Acquisitioning Artifacts: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Ceramic Analysis: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Curation: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Fauna: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Floral Analysis: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Flotation: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-How do archaeologists spend most of their time?: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/educators/...
-Interpretation: Sharing the Information: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/process-of...
-Lab Analysis Introduction (see drop-down menu for different types of analyses, ethics, and how we share information): https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/process-of...
-Pre-field Investigations Introduction (see drop-down menu for specific topics like literature reviews and early maps): https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/process-of...

Links to useful MVAC videos:
-Flotation: Step by Step - MVAC Lab -- MVAC video on YouTube showing how archaeologists process soil samples to recover charred plant remains, as well as bones and artifacts:    • Flotation: Step by Step - MVAC Lab  
-Flotation: The Basics - MVAC Lab -- a shorter version of the flotation video covering the fundamentals of the method:    • Flotation: The Basics - MVAC Lab  

Artifact Identification
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse works mainly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa and can provide information related to that region. If you would like information on artifacts, email a description of the item and where it was found, and attach a picture of the artifact with a scale to show its size. For more information visit MVAC’s website at: https://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/contact/.

For information on other regions, we suggest contacting the appropriate state archaeologist from the following list: https://sites.google.com/view/state-a....