archaeology
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Donovan’s concern was not so much the preservation of ancient relics as it was the regional expertise and cover that archaeology provided for gathering intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Perhaps this rather blunt picture might become more nuanced too, as we learn more fine-grained details of what happened from archaeology and ancient DNA.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
The show highlights archaeology, warriors, weapons, jewelry and votive statues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"When radiocarbon values approach the limit of calibration, it is essential not to assign more precision than the data can actually support. In such cases, the comparison between archaeology, radiocarbon dating, and genetics becomes crucial."
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
The science-fiction writer and archaeology buff Robert Silverberg devoted an entire entertaining book to the back-and-forth over the origin of the mounds, which intermittently preoccupied American intellectuals for a century.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing archaeology
Play by the Rules: Arch
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Power Suffix: -ology
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