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A short bibliography on archae0-metallurgy by Dr. Chris Salter, Oxford University.Introduction to Archaeo-Metallurgical Bibliography

The Historical Metallurgy Society has made a series of datasheets available on their web site. These files cover the following topics: Crucibles and molds, precious metal refining, iron working processes, geophysical techniques, bloomery iron smelting (what is a bloomery?), currency bars, excavation, hammerscale, metallographic examination, and other aspects.Introduction to Historical Metallurgy

The Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Caribbean Studies announces a field school opportunity for this summer.The institute is a non-profit, research and education foundation based in California, that seeks to integrate various approaches and methodologies to Caribbean research.This announcement has been delayed until site access could be confirmed.The opportunity is tremendous.The field

Mirabilis is a fascinating blog by a woman who lives on an island in the Salish Sea (off Vancouver). Here are her posts on history and archaeology.Mirabilis.ca ? history & archaeology

Where are you planning to travel to this summer? The National Park Service has a number of fascinating web sites covering the history and archaeology of bygone cultures here in the U.S. This site covers the Moundbuilders of the Mississippi.NPS Archeology Program: Ancient Architects of the Mississippi

Talk about a cool conference! The Fields of Conflict Conference is being held at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, UK, which is a truly magnificent museum (at least, so I have heard).Institute for Medieval Studies | Field of Conflict Project | Fields of Conflict Conference

Livivng Through the Dead: The Material Culture and Social Context of commeration of the Dead from Antiquity to the 18th century: May 25-27, 2006"The focus of this conference is the material culture and social context of memory and commemoration of the dead in the European historical periods, roughly the Graeco-Roman period to about 1800. Our approach is an interdisciplinary one, drawing on