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archaeology

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /
NOUN
study of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras
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"Archaeology and paleogenomics are not neutral when they involve the ancestors of living people," says Rascovan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

It is an "unprecedented" amount and array of items, which will yield new insights into Britain's past, says the Centre for British Archaeology.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"The scale is what makes it so extraordinary," Neil Redfern from the Council for British Archaeology says comparing HS2 to other big development projects.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"These results highlight the deep history of our relationship with dogs," said co-lead author Dr. Carly Ameen of Exeter's Department of Archaeology and History.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Art and Archaeology is murkier and more velvety than last year, and filled with impasto and chiaroscuro.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood



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