Archaeology
Methods of Conserving Archaeological Material from Underwater Sites
Originally developed as a lab manual to accompany the class, Conservation of Cultural Resources, at Texas A&M University. Content empahsizes conservation of materials from underwater marine sites.
Copyright 2000 by Donny L. Hamilton, Conservation Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University

Is the Past in Your Future?
The Society for Historical Archaeology

Glossary - Archaeology Adventure
ThinkQuest; Oracle Education Foundation



Earth science
Tectonic Plates
U. S. Geological Survey



Research
DeepArch
About how the "MIT Deep Water Archaeology Research Group, DeepArch, is developing methodology for archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the world's oceans (to 6,000m deep) using advanced sensors, robotics, and submersibles." MIT Deep Water Archaeology Research Group, DeepArch

Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M
"A starting point for information on nautical archaeology activities at Texas A&M University."
Texas A&M

Institute of Nautical Archaeology
Texas A&M



Tools and methods
Imaging the sea floor
Side-scan Sonar
U. S. Geological Survey

Sounding Out the Ocean's Secrets - Online version
Sounding Out the Ocean's Secrets - PDF version
History of the discovery of sonar and multibeam.
Beyond Discovery - National Academy of Sciences



People
Henry Morgan, 1635 - 1688
A biography.
Data Wales



Maps
American Memory
"American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning."
The Library of Congress

World Fact Book 2004
Basic information and maps of all of the countries of the world.
CIA



Glosssaries and dictionaries
Glossary - Pirates
How to translate the pirate language. Arrrgh....
The Pirate's Hold

Glossary - Archaeology Adventure
ThinkQuest; Oracle Education Foundation





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