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Field School

digging

Archaeology Uncovered
Archaeologists don't dig up dinosaur bones! Find out what they do.

dig kit

Tools of the Trade
They can be big as a backhoe or tiny as a toothpick. Learn about the tools.

working in trench

Fieldwork

It can be both thrilling and tedious, but it's more than just digging.

Luke

Reading the Evidence

Learn how archaeologists analyze and interpret what they find.

geophysics

Geophysics 101

Find out why geophysics is becoming an important aspect of archaeology.

artifacts

Glossary of Key Terms

Learn to talk like an archaeologist with these key terms used in the series.

Archaeology tools
Archaeology isn't all about the glamour. See what it takes to dig for history »

Field school is a rite of passage for most archaeologists. Every summer, archeological sites around the world are filled with students digging, documenting and learning how to do the science of archaeology. In Time Team America's online version of field school you can learn more about the basics of archaeology and the tools and techniques used in the series.