Discover how archaeologists piece together the past to learn how people lived hundreds and even thousands of years ago, and work like an archaeologist to uncover what you may leave behind!
The Role of Archaeology in Wildfire and Disaster Response
What are fireline archaeologists and what is their role in firefighting and other disaster management? We learn about this profession on today’s episode with guest Dave Lowe, who works for the US Forest Service and is one of two fireline archaeologists in the state of Wisconsin. Over the course of the hour, he and Patty […]
Wisconsin Shipwrecks for Kids
Have you ever wondered what lies in the depths of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers? Join us for this drop-in event to learn how maritime archaeologists map our state’s shipwrecks and other underwater discoveries. WHI Image ID 120221
March Mammoth
March Mammoth Exhibit & Events March 1 – April 3 Verona Public Library Explore the world of the Ice Age with special events for all ages at the Verona Public Library from March 1 through April 3. The March Mammoth exhibit features real and replica fossils, including life-size replicas of a giant woolly mammoth skull […]
Applying engineering knowledge to archaeology
From the ancient Roman circus to your radio, in this episode of Perpetual Notion Machine host Will Cushman discusses with guest Bela Sandor the topic of ancient chariots, those horse-drawn, two-wheeled vehicles used by civilizations from Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Think about this for second: automobiles have been around for a little over […]