Why every student should do field research at least once
When students from other disciplines besides archaeology think of an archaeological dig, many often imagine the experience as one of two types. Either it is [...]
How I Keep My Field School Experience Alive
Field school experiences don’t end when the excavation wraps up or the final survey is complete. For many alumni, the lessons, connections, and opportunities [...]
Weaving Past and Present in Peru
The IFR is celebrating our inaugural season of the Peru: Cajamarca Ethnoarchaeology Field School led by UCLA’s Dr. Solsiré Cusicanqui. Over the course of [...]
Rare Infant Fossils Reveal New Clues About Human Origins
Two-million-year-old baby jaws are reshaping what we thought we knew about early human evolution. A new study published in Nature Communications and co-authored by paleoanthropologist [...]
Fascinating Archaeological Finds in Belize
During my time in Belize, while I was working on the Actuncan excavation field school there were many interesting finds but there were two [...]
Essential and surprising things to pack for the field
When packing for a field school it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. You may be packing for anywhere between 1 week to 6 [...]
10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Field School Experience
I can’t believe I am going to do this. Is this your first thought as well? Lucky for you, you aren’t alone. Trust me [...]
Field Fashion- What NOT to Wear
Packing for a summer archaeology field school? Whether you're heading into your first excavation or returning for a repeat season, figuring out what to wear [...]