Metallurgy (72)

Websites in Archaeometry

1. A Partnership: Archaeology and Archaeometry
   This paper by George Rip Rapp addresses the partnership between archaeology on one hand and archaeometry (or archaeological science) on the other. The author considers all natural science applications as archaeometry.
   http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/teach/rapp.html
   
   
2. Ancient Metallurgy Research Group: University of Bradford
   Conducts research on ancient and historical metallurgy including mining, primary metal production, artifact manufacturing, and slag and residue studies. Laboratory facilities, courses, and faculty profiles.
   http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/depart/resgrp/amrg/amrginfo.htm
   
   
3. Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials
   Research program of the University of Illinois. Newsletter, seminars, and the International Symposium on Archaeometry.
   http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/index.html
   
   
4. Archaeometrie Research Group Heidelberg, Germany
   Laboratory is situated at the 'Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik' in Heidelberg. Contains information on dating research and laboratory personnel.
   http://www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/archaeometry/
   
   
5. Archaeometry Lab: Missouri University Research Reactor
   Specializes in trace element "fingerprinting" of archaeological specimens to determine their source. Contains details on techniques used and sample projects.
   http://web.missouri.edu/%7Eglascock/archlab.htm
   
   
6. Archaeometry Unit at Universidad de Alicante
   Conducts research on the application of scientific methodology within the historic, artistic, cutural and archaeological heritage. Details on techniques used and services offered.
   http://www.ua.es/arqueometria/en/index.htm
   
   
7. Archaeometry in Greece
   Laboratory facilities, publications, and research programs relating to Hellenic archaeological issues.
   http://www.archaeometry.gr/news.htm
   
   
8. Archives of ARCH-METALS
   Mailing list for the discussion of all aspects of archaeo-metallurgy including ancient metallurgy and metal artifacts, the applications of material science to archaeo- metallurgy, and the development of methodologies to the study archaeo- metallurical debris.
   http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/arch-metals.html
   
   
9. Berkely Archaeological X-Ray Flourescence Laboratory
   Focuses on obsidian sourcing. Includes information on technology used and fees.
   http://www.swxrflab.net/
   
   
10. Dalhousie Thermally and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Laboratory
    Paleodosimetry research laboratory at Dalhousie University which provides dating of natural minerals common in most rocks, sediments, and some organic materials.
    http://is.dal.ca/~digs/t-intro.htm
    
    
11. Forum on Teaching Archaeometry
    Informal articles on teaching strategies, curriculum reform, and training issues, along with responses to these entries, will be posted here.
    http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/teach/forum.html
    
    
12. Laboratory for Archaeometry and Non Destructive Analyses
    Archaeometry laboratory of the University of Rome. Contains a bibliography on non destructive archaeometry.
    http://web.tiscali.it/analisi_nd/english/eindex.htm
    
    
13. Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group
    Oxford University research group studying all aspects of the metallurgical process, from smelting to metal finishing, and from the first use of alloys in the 5th/4th millennia BC to the Industrial Revolution.
    http://users.ox.ac.uk/%7Esalter/
    
    
14. Midcontinental Archaeometry Working Group
    Archaeometry research group specializing in geoarchaeology, sourcing, and paleodietary and paleoclimatic studies of archaeological materials from sites in the mid-continental United States.
    http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/mawg/home.html
    
    
15. Munich Archaeometry Group
    Part of the Physics Department of the Technical University of Munich, archaeologists, physicists, chemists, geologists and soil scientists join in an interdisciplinary study of archaeological ceramics from the Andes and from Celtic and Roman Europe.
    http://www1.physik.tu-muenchen.de/archaeometry/
    
    
16. Physics and Archaeology
    From PhysicsWeb, physics-based techniques play a crucial role in helping archaeologists to unravel the history of our ancestors' lives and reveal previously undiscovered sites without the need to excavate.
    http://physicsweb.org/article/world/13/5/10/1
    
    
17. Scientific Heritage Journal
    International archaeometry journal. Submission guidelines, contents, and discussion forum.
    http://www.ua.es/en/arqueometria/revista/index.htm
    
    
18. Society for Archaeological Sciences
    Professional society of scholars applying methods from the physical sciences to archaeology. Links to many archaeometry sources, society officers and publications, and a related mailing list.
    http://www.socarchsci.org/
    
    
19. Teaching Archaeometry
    Resources for the teaching of archaeometry and archaeological science including course syllabi, a forum on related issues, and related links.
    http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/teach/home.html
    
    
20. University of Cape Town Archaeology Materials Laboratory
    Profile of laboratory and research projects, staff, publications, and bibliographies available for download.
    http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/age/material/
    
    
21. University of Wisconsin Laboratory for Archaeological Chemistry
    Center for research and training in the chemical analysis of archaeological materials. Details on facility and instrumentation, profiles of staff and research activities.
    http://www.wisc.edu/larch/aclab/larch.htm
    
    

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