Archaeology papers

Argues that the evidence of the existence of God and heaven is solid and profound.

An examination of the images and narrative depictions found on ancient Greek pottery.

An examination of how art is used as a form of narrative to understand history.

A description of the life and actions of the Roman Emperor known as Caracalla.

Discusses the U.S. policy on the trade and repatriation of cultural property.

A discussion of the Moschophoros statue in the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, comparing it with other statues in order to support the generally accepted date of its creation.

Researches whether the story of Joseph in the Bible can be placed in the second intermediate period of the Hyksos people (c. 1650-1550 BC).

An examination of the culture and practices of the Minoan civilization.

A look at the artifacts from the Uluburun ship and their implications about the history of sea trade.

A synopsis of the anthropological methods and findings in the discovery of the Uluburun shipwreck.

Reveals the controversy over the Caucasian mummies of Urumchi, China.

This paper explores the techniques used for survival by hunter-gatherers in an arid climate.

A detailed analysis and discussion of the Octopus Vase from Palaikastro, Crete.

An outline of the valuation of "priceless" historical and cultural artifacts.

This paper discusses Jesus and the discovery of a 27-foot fishing boat dating back to the first century B.C., concentrating on the concept of the Sea of Galilee.

An examination of how Moche irrigation and food production provided leaders with the opportunities to expand their political power base.

An examination of Larco Hoyle's methods for defining the periods of Moche culture and an analysis of the development of irrigation agriculture.

Looks extensively at the ancient civilization of the Moche, from northern Peru, which existed between 200 BC and AD 700.

A description of the history and background of the Colosseum in Rome.

Looks at the archeology, architecture and history surrounding the Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores).

A comparative analysis of the flood myth in two ancient writings, "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis".

A discussion of the historical importance of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead".

Describes human evolution beginning with the separation of hominids from anthropoids about 5-6 million years ago.

This paper discusses the preservation of Native-American heritage, focusing on burial sites.

A discussion of the preservation of Roman identity and the fall of the Roman Empire.

This paper describes the extraordinary reign of Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt (c.1279-1212 BC), also known as Ramses the Great.

A discussion of the important function of entertainment in the political and everyday life of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

A discussion of the ancient Babylonian stele of Hammurabi and the judicial codes enscribed upon it.

This paper discuses archaeoastronomy using sites from Mesoamerica as examples.

A discussion of the history, purpose and significance of the Alfred Jewel.

Contrasts three Anglo-Saxon inhumations by examining gendered grave-goods in order to learn how this portrayal of the feminine gender through grave-goods sheds light on the culture of a woman and her community.

This paper examines the archaeological evidence of the Cyclades, as well as later Greek works.

This paper provides a market focused appraisal for measuring the effectiveness of heritage attractions as a tourism product.

This paper examines the portrayal of anthropology and archaeology in the film "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark" by Steven Spielberg.

This paper provides a critique of the book 'Nefertiti' by Joyce Tyldesley.

An analysis of Minoan bull-leaping as an act of human sacrifice.

This paper looks at the civilization of ancient Greece and its artifacts.

An analysis of the domestication of plants and animals in the context of the genetic research model.

Discussion of Psalm 151, including its authorship and significance.

This paper discusses the unknown builder and purpose of Stonehenge, the ancient archaeological site in England.

An analysis of the habits and hunting practices of the smilodon.

This paper compares and contrasts the art and architecture of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

A review of science versus religion, as a tool to explain the mysteries of the universe.

An analysis of the epic tale of Gilgamesh from Babylonia.

A review of the ritual of mummification of the dead.

A debate over the importance of cultural repatriation of the Lega figure to the people of Congo.

A look at Woodland Indians and their culture.

A discussion regarding the origins of man.

This paper explores the current crisis in American archaeological curation.

A discussion of the importance of archaeological discoveries to the understanding of history.

This paper discusses the James Ossuary and the question of its authenticity.

A critical evaluation of the 1932 classic horror film "The Mummy".

This paper discusses the future of the field of archaeology.

This paper examines archaeological methods for identifying sites of imperial control in the ancient world.

An assessment of "An Epistemological Inquiry into Some Archaeological and Historical Interpretations of 17th Century Nation American-European Relations" by Michael S. Nassaney.

A review of "The Clash of Civilizations and the Making of the World Order" by Samuel Huntington.

This paper looks at what the field of archaeology can tell us about the beginning of civilization.

A biographical account of the life of Greek scholar Eratosthenes and his many contributions to the sciences.

This paper examines the Carneiro's anthropological theories of South American archaeology in light of David J. Wilson's recent additions to his research.

A discussion on archaeology and their interpretations of history.

An analysis of the accomplishments and contributions of the Leakey family to paleoanthropological research.

An analysis of the story of Noah's ark in the Bible, in relation to the context of modern scientific and archaeological research.

A discussion on methods of interpreting history and historical objects.

A discussion of ancient civilizations and the connection between astronomy and archeology.

A discussion of Ronald Wright's book "A Short History of Progress".

Examines the impact of imperial cults on Greek and Roman society.

An overview of this time period in history.

Examines the polychrome paintings of the Olmec civilization in the caves of Oxtotitlan.

An examination on the origin and meaning of the Sphinx.

A discussion on fossils from the Pre-Cambrian period.

This paper looks at Athenian Democracy under Pericles and how it was enabled by the practice of slavery.

Discusses the history and establishment of Mesa Verde National Park.

Compares and contrasts the pyramids at Giza and the Louvre.

An analysis of a Sumerian sculpture known as 'Standing Man'.

An overview of the history and culture of the Mayan Empire.

This in-depth paper analyzes the prehistoric development of the African continent while focusing primarily on the development and evolution of man in this particular region.

A comprehensive history of the baths in the Roman Empire.

An analysis of the origins and development of Europe's archeology.

A look at the reconstruction of diet through the chemical analysis of human remains.

An analysis of the symbolic construction of space in and around the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.

Examines the Hellenistic sculpture known as 'The Kritios Boy.'

An overview of curriculum and resources for teaching archaeology in secondary education.

This paper analyzes how interaction and traces of interactions between humans and animals can aid archaeologists in studying human behavior throughout history.

A historical review of the Peloponnesian War and its lasting implications.

This paper examines the numerous cultural attributes of the Mayan civilization while focusing on the reasons for its eventual collapse and disappearance.

Examines the vast influence that this talented royal advisor had on Ancient Egypt.

Examines what the archaeological evidence tell us about religion and cult practices in Palestine during the Chalcolithic Era.

A paper discussing the long-assumed fictional island of Atlantis and whether or not the island actually existed at one time.

A review of the book "The Mummies of Urumchi", by Elizabeth Wayland Barber.

Discusses why the Greeks were such devoted believers in their gods.

An analysis of the qualities and strengths of the Greek goddess Artemis.

Attempts to penetrate the mystery of marble figures from the Cyclades and their relation to the religious beliefs of those ancient people.

This paper explores the ancient Egyptian tradition of preparing for death and the afterlife.

This paper focuses on the use of archaeology as a tool for political leaders with nationalistic appeal.

An overview of the Peloponnesian War, the battles fought, the victories won and the turning point of the war.

This paper discusses a program of urbanization in Mesopotamia, which was implemented to ensure the stability and security of the empire.

An overview of the history and excavation of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in 1939.