Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology
Clip: Season 1 | 1m 39s
Find out the difference between historical and pre-historical archaeology.
Julie and Joe discuss the difference between historical and pre-historical (or pre-contact) archaeology as well as the methods used to study these sites.
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Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology
Clip: Season 1 | 1m 39s
Julie and Joe discuss the difference between historical and pre-historical (or pre-contact) archaeology as well as the methods used to study these sites.
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Clip: S1 | 27s | Get a glimpse inside the largest known pit house on the Dillard site 1400 years ago. (27s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 36s | With a name like Dr. Otter, it’s no wonder this Zooarchaeologist loves fish bones. (2m 36s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 24s | Indigenous Archaeologist Marky Weahkee is an expert at reproducing ancient technology. (2m 24s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 28s | Dr. Adrien Hannus elected to have major surgery done on his colon using obsidian blades. (2m 28s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 41s | When it comes to soil analysis, Dr. John Wah loves getting his hands dirty. (3m 41s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 8s | Greg McKee explains why plants provide valuable information about people. (3m 8s)
Clip: S1 | 4m 7s | Dr. Lee Bement recounts the mysterious story behind unearthing the Cooper Skull in 1994. (4m 7s)
Laser Trowels, Robots, and... Bees?
Clip: S1 | 3m 31s | We asked each member of Time Team America three important questions about archaeology. (3m 31s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 23s | Students suit up to conserve rusty old nails with Heather Law Pezzarossi. (2m 23s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 2s | Bryan Haley uses ground penetrating radar to reveal features underground without digging. (3m 2s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 33s | Adrien Hannus describes Folsom people's hunting strategy and the innovation of the Atlatl. (2m 33s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 22s | Ian Thompson demonstrates flintknapping and explains why it's an indigenous art form. (2m 22s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 1s | Dr. Ron Towner explains the principles behind dendrochronology. (2m 1s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 41s | Milford Nahohai is a third generation potter who creates traditional Zuni pottery. (2m 41s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 16s | Archaeologist Lauren O’Shea demonstrates how ancient bone can be broken down into DNA. (1m 16s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 31s | Learn how ancient technology called an Atlatl gave Paleoindians a better shot at survival. (1m 31s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 58s | Dr. Blinman explains how archaeomagnetic dating can help archaeologists date their site. (2m 58s)
Anasazi Heritage Center & The Dolores Archaeological Project
Clip: S1 | 2m 53s | Tracy Murphy discusses the Dolores Archaeological Project and the Anasazi Heritage Center. (2m 53s)
Clip: S1 | 4m 30s | Zuni middle school students learn about archaeology from a native perspective. (4m 30s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 42s | Justine is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-Winning documentary filmmaker and TV host. (2m 42s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 57s | High school students in Maryland get hands on with the sciences behind archaeology. (3m 57s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 49s | Jeff Brown is well known for his powerful hands, which suite him well during excavation. (2m 49s)
Clip: S1 | 6m 4s | Time Team America puts on field schools for middle and high school students. (6m 4s)
Duncan McKinnon, Geophysics Specialist
Clip: S1 | 2m 34s | Duncan McKinnon left the high-tech industry for history and high-tech archaeology. (2m 34s)
Dr. Meg Watters, Remote Sensing & Visualization Specialist
Clip: S1 | 2m 37s | Meg specializes in Archaeo-Geophysical Data Visualization, and oh how she loves her data. (2m 37s)
Dr. Joe Watkins, Lead Archaeologist
Clip: S1 | 2m 34s | Joe brings over 40 years of experience to the Time Team as lead archaeologist. (2m 34s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 30s | Archaeologist Dr. Allan Maca has a passion for anthropology and the rugged outdoors. (2m 30s)
Dr. Alexandra Jones, Field School Director
Clip: S1 | 2m 35s | Dr. Alexandra Jones is passionate about teaching children the science of archaeology. (2m 35s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 8s | High schoolers in Cortez, CO experience archaeology & the Basketmaker iii era first hand. (3m 8s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 47s | Chelsea Rose is a historical archaeologist who has loved archaeology since a young age. (2m 47s)
Bryan Haley, Archaeological Geophysist
Clip: S1 | 2h 2m 23s | Bryan Haley loves the high-tech methods used in geophysical archaeology. (2h 2m 23s)
Clip: S1 | 3m 8s | Female middle school students in Woodward, OK relive Folsom life of Badger Hole. (3m 8s)
Time Team Special Edition - Preview
Preview: S1 | 30s | Airs Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 5s | Meg explains the basic principals of Resistivity and how it helps identify features. (1m 5s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 41s | Join the field school in New Philadelphia where students learn hands-on how to excavate. (1m 41s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 4s | Meg explains how Ground Penetrating Radar is used, and why it works best in the desert. (2m 4s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 24s | Adrien explains why the northern plains of the Dakotas are prime for archaeologists. (1m 24s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 28s | Meg explains geophysics and how it can help archaeologists peak beneath the soil. (1m 28s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 2s | Learn how the Wilcox Ranch is being developed into a center for archaeological research. (2m 2s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 37s | Mark Connolley follows the footsteps of Range Creek visitors to keep the site safe. (1m 37s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 12s | Time Team Surveyor Steve Wilkes explains why mapping is an important part of archaeology. (1m 12s)
Clip: S1 | 50s | Watch Colin do a field sketch of one of the reenactors at Fort James. (50s)
Preserving a Precious Resource
Clip: S1 | 1m 42s | Learn how the Time Team dig is helping to preserve Fort James for future research. (1m 42s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 49s | Find out the historical significance of New Philadelphia. (1m 49s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 21s | Topper is one of the few archaeological dig sites to have a mobile field lab. (2m 21s)
Miserable Weather for Archaeology
Clip: S1 | 3m 32s | See how the team coped with some very problematic rain during the New Philadelphia dig. (3m 32s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 24s | Meg explains a few of the techniques used in Magnetometry to identify buried features. (2m 24s)
Clip: S1 | 2m 26s | Children from the local Hutterite community help out at the Fort James dig. (2m 26s)
Clip: S1 | 1m 37s | Hear how Range Creek is preserving wildlife, studying geology and learning about our past. (1m 37s)
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