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Descriptive Essay : Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores)Looks at the archeology, architecture and history surrounding the Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores). Comparison Essay : "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis"A comparative analysis of the flood myth in two ancient writings, "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis". Book Review : "The Egyptian Book of the Dead"A discussion of the historical importance of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead". Descriptive Essay : Human EvolutionDescribes human evolution beginning with the separation of hominids from anthropoids about 5-6 million years ago. Essay (General) : Burial MoundsThis paper discusses the preservation of Native-American heritage, focusing on burial sites. Term Paper : The Senatorial Aristocracy in Rome in Late AntiquityA discussion of the preservation of Roman identity and the fall of the Roman Empire. Descriptive Essay : Pharaoh Ramses IIThis paper describes the extraordinary reign of Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt (c.1279-1212 BC), also known as Ramses the Great. Research Paper : The Role of Entertainment in Ancient RomeA discussion of the important function of entertainment in the political and everyday life of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Descriptive Essay : Stele of HammurabiA discussion of the ancient Babylonian stele of Hammurabi and the judicial codes enscribed upon it. Term Paper : ArchaeoastronomyThis paper discuses archaeoastronomy using sites from Mesoamerica as examples. Research Paper : The Alfred JewelA discussion of the history, purpose and significance of the Alfred Jewel. Research Paper : Gendered Grave GoodsContrasts 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. Term Paper : The Cyclades and Greek ArtThis paper examines the archaeological evidence of the Cyclades, as well as later Greek works. Research Paper : Heritage AttractionsThis paper provides a market focused appraisal for measuring the effectiveness of heritage attractions as a tourism product. Term Paper : Archeology in FilmThis paper examines the portrayal of anthropology and archaeology in the film "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark" by Steven Spielberg. Book Review : NefertitiThis paper provides a critique of the book 'Nefertiti' by Joyce Tyldesley. Term Paper : Minoan Bull-LeapingAn analysis of Minoan bull-leaping as an act of human sacrifice. Research Paper : Greek ArtifactsThis paper looks at the civilization of ancient Greece and its artifacts. Research Paper : Animal and Plant DomesticationAn analysis of the domestication of plants and animals in the context of the genetic research model. Research Paper : Psalm 151Discussion of Psalm 151, including its authorship and significance. Term Paper : The Mystery of StonehengeThis paper discusses the unknown builder and purpose of Stonehenge, the ancient archaeological site in England. Research Paper : SmilodonsAn analysis of the habits and hunting practices of the smilodon. Comparison Essay : Mesopotamian and Egyptian ArtThis paper compares and contrasts the art and architecture of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Term Paper : Mysteries of the UniverseA review of science versus religion, as a tool to explain the mysteries of the universe. Descriptive Essay : The Epic of GilgameshAn analysis of the epic tale of Gilgamesh from Babylonia. Research Paper : Mummification in EgyptA review of the ritual of mummification of the dead. Persuasive Essay : African Art and RepatriationA debate over the importance of cultural repatriation of the Lega figure to the people of Congo. Research Paper : Woodland IndiansA look at Woodland Indians and their culture. Research Paper : The Story of ManA discussion regarding the origins of man. Research Paper : Curation Crisis in ArchaeologyThis paper explores the current crisis in American archaeological curation. Research Paper : ArchaeologyA discussion of the importance of archaeological discoveries to the understanding of history. Research Paper : The James OssuaryThis paper discusses the James Ossuary and the question of its authenticity. Term Paper : "The Mummy"A critical evaluation of the 1932 classic horror film "The Mummy". Research Paper : The Future of ArchaeologyThis paper discusses the future of the field of archaeology. Essay (General) : The Difficulties in Archaeological InvestigationThis paper examines archaeological methods for identifying sites of imperial control in the ancient world. Essay (General) : Michael S. NassaneyAn assessment of "An Epistemological Inquiry into Some Archaeological and Historical Interpretations of 17th Century Nation American-European Relations" by Michael S. Nassaney. Essay (General) : Huntington's Clash of CivilizationsA review of "The Clash of Civilizations and the Making of the World Order" by Samuel Huntington. Essay (General) : The Beginning of CivilizationThis paper looks at what the field of archaeology can tell us about the beginning of civilization. Essay (General) : Eratosthenes and MeasurementA biographical account of the life of Greek scholar Eratosthenes and his many contributions to the sciences. Essay (General) : Carneiro's Coercive TheoryThis paper examines the Carneiro's anthropological theories of South American archaeology in light of David J. Wilson's recent additions to his research. Essay (General) : ArchaeologyA discussion on archaeology and their interpretations of history. Essay (General) : The Leakey Family and Paleoanthropological ResearchAn analysis of the accomplishments and contributions of the Leakey family to paleoanthropological research. Essay (General) : The Problem of Noah's ArkAn analysis of the story of Noah's ark in the Bible, in relation to the context of modern scientific and archaeological research. Essay (General) : The Study of HistoryA discussion on methods of interpreting history and historical objects. Essay (General) : Ancient ObservatoriesA discussion of ancient civilizations and the connection between astronomy and archeology. Analytical Essay : Wright and Cultural StagnationA discussion of Ronald Wright's book "A Short History of Progress". Essay (General) : The Role of Greek and Roman Imperial CultsExamines the impact of imperial cults on Greek and Roman society. Essay (General) : Ancient to Early Mediterranean HistoryAn overview of this time period in history. Essay (General) : Oxtotitlan PaintingsExamines the polychrome paintings of the Olmec civilization in the caves of Oxtotitlan. Research Paper : The SphinxAn examination on the origin and meaning of the Sphinx. Essay (General) : FossilsA discussion on fossils from the Pre-Cambrian period. Essay (General) : Slavery and DemocracyThis paper looks at Athenian Democracy under Pericles and how it was enabled by the practice of slavery. Essay (General) : Mesa Verde National ParkDiscusses the history and establishment of Mesa Verde National Park. Essay (General) : Pyramids in Paris and GizaCompares and contrasts the pyramids at Giza and the Louvre. Essay (General) : Art and CultureAn analysis of a Sumerian sculpture known as 'Standing Man'. Research Paper : Mayan CultureAn overview of the history and culture of the Mayan Empire. Research Paper : Prehistoric African DevelopmentThis 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. Research Paper : Bathhouses in Ancient RomeA comprehensive history of the baths in the Roman Empire. Term Paper : European ArcheologyAn analysis of the origins and development of Europe's archeology. Essay (General) : Stable Isotopes in ArchaeologyA look at the reconstruction of diet through the chemical analysis of human remains. Research Paper : Uluru and the Symbolic Construction of SpaceAn analysis of the symbolic construction of space in and around the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Term Paper : 'The Kritios Boy'Examines the Hellenistic sculpture known as 'The Kritios Boy.' Research Paper : Teaching ArchaeologyAn overview of curriculum and resources for teaching archaeology in secondary education. 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Essay (General) : The Peloponnesian WarAn overview of the Peloponnesian War, the battles fought, the victories won and the turning point of the war. Essay (General) : Urbanization in MesopotamiaThis paper discusses a program of urbanization in Mesopotamia, which was implemented to ensure the stability and security of the empire. Essay (General) : Sutton Hoo ? Ship BurialAn overview of the history and excavation of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in 1939.
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