"Historical archaeology is a form of archaeology dealing with places, things, and issues from the past or present when written records and oral traditions can inform and contextualize cultural material."
Study of human activity with written records.
Historical context: Understanding the time period, culture, and society of the past that is being studied.
Artifact analysis: Examining and interpreting physical remains of past human activity to learn about past behaviors, beliefs, and technologies.
Site formation processes: Understanding how archaeological sites are created and preserved over time.
Stratigraphy: Studying the layers of soil and sediment that build up over time and how they provide clues to the chronology of a site.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Software and tools for analyzing and visualizing spatial data, including mapping archaeological sites and features.
Theory and method: Learning about the different approaches and methods used in archaeological research and the various theoretical frameworks that inform our understanding of the past.
Ethnoarchaeology: Studying modern human societies and their material culture to better understand past cultures and their practices.
Conservation and preservation: Methods for protecting and preserving archaeological sites and artifacts for future generations.
Public archaeology: Involving the community and public in archaeological research and interpretation to promote education and appreciation for the past.
Cultural resource management: The legal and ethical responsibilities of archaeologists in managing and protecting cultural resources, including archaeological sites and artifacts.
Industrial Archaeology: The study of the material remains of industrial activities, such as factories, mills, and mines.
Domestic Archaeology: The study of the material remains of homes, including artifacts, structures, and landscapes.
Military Archaeology: The study of the material remains of military activities, such as battlefields, forts, and military installations.
Architectural Archaeology: The study of the material remains of buildings and other architectural structures.
Landscape Archaeology: The study of the material remains of human interaction with the natural environment, including farms, gardens, and parks.
Nautical Archaeology: The study of the material remains of human interaction with bodies of water, such as shipwrecks and harbor structures.
Colonial Archaeology: The study of the material remains of colonial settlements, including both European and non-European colonies.
Urban Archaeology: The study of the material remains of cities and towns, including buildings, streets, and other urban infrastructure.
Historical Archaeology of the Modern World: The study of the material remains of the modern world, including the Industrial Revolution, globalization, and the Modern Era.
Cultural Heritage Management: The study of the material remains of cultural heritage sites, including cultural monuments and other cultural landscapes.
"These records can both complement and conflict with the archaeological evidence found at a particular site."
"Studies focus on literate, historical-period societies as opposed to non-literate, prehistoric societies."
"The lives of people for whom there was little need for written records, such as the working class, slaves, indentured labourers, and children but who live in the historical period can also be the subject of study."
"The sites are found on land and underwater."
"Industrial archaeology, unless practiced at industrial sites from the prehistoric era, is a form of historical archaeology concentrating on the remains and products of industry and the Industrial era."
"Studies focus on literate, historical-period societies as opposed to non-literate, prehistoric societies."
"These records can both complement and conflict with the archaeological evidence found at a particular site."
"The lives of people for whom there was little need for written records, such as the working class, slaves, indentured labourers, and children but who live in the historical period can also be the subject of study."
"Industrial archaeology...concentrating on the remains and products of industry and the Industrial era."
"Historical archaeology is a form of archaeology dealing with places, things, and issues from the past or present when written records and oral traditions can inform and contextualize cultural material."
"The lives of people for whom there was little need for written records, such as the working class, slaves, indentured labourers, and children but who live in the historical period can also be the subject of study."
"The sites are found on land and underwater."
"Industrial archaeology, unless practiced at industrial sites from the prehistoric era..."
"Places, things, and issues from the past or present when written records and oral traditions can inform and contextualize cultural material."
"Literate, historical-period societies as opposed to non-literate, prehistoric societies."
"The lives of people for whom there was little need for written records, such as the working class... can also be the subject of study."
"...places, things, and issues from the past or present..."
"...written records and oral traditions can inform and contextualize cultural material."
"Industrial archaeology concentrating on the remains and products of industry and the Industrial era."