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This group is here to get you involved. Even if you can’t join us in the field on one of our “digs,” you can make a difference. Talk, listen, learn, connect--all right here.

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I went to Case Western Reserve University for 2 years and took a lot of anthropolgy and archaeology classes. One was about the ice age. I think Neolithic people were just as intelligent as we are today-maybe more so. Their survival depended on quick thinking and having plans. And they couldn't predict the weather,either! Not that we can!! And I think they intermingled with Neanderthals,too. Case western labs dated Donald Johnson's find "Lucy". I wish i had stayed there and got my Bachelor's from them. What do other people think of the Stone Age peoples?

posted by OwlWomen

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New Mexico Anyone?

Been a member for 2 minutes now & thought I send out a message. I've been to the EW project in Monticello, New Mexico. Was I ever blown away by the experience! Leaving in 5 days for my next project-not archeology, biology this time. If anyone wants to know more about the New Mexico project send me a note.

posted by LoriBarr

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The Mystery of Mass Extinctions Is No Longer Murky

If you are curious about Earth's periodic mass extinction events such as the sudden demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, you might consider crashing asteroids and sky-darkening super volcanoes as culprits.

But a new study, published June 15, 2008, in the journal Nature, suggests that it is the ocean, and in particular the epic ebbs and flows of sea level and sediment over the course of geologic time, that is the primary cause of the world's periodic mass extinctions ...

Read more at the National Science Foundation (NSF) site.

posted by Aristocles

Mammoth Graveyard

I joined the Mammoth Graveyard project in 2002, before I worked for Earthwatch. It's a rare site that you can dig in in air-conditioned comfort. The lead investigator, Dr. Larry Agenbroad, raised money to create a museum over the site. Not only are you shielded from the sun, very important when you're digging in South Dakota in the summer, but there's a constant stream of museum visitors ogling our work and photographing us, no doubt envious of our dusty but priveleged access to mammoth tusks, ribs and molars.

posted by MaryRowe

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Best find by an amateur archeologist

I'm curious, On all of the earthwatch paleantology trips, what has been the best find by one of the amateur diggers?

posted by mantacore77

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Hello

Hi everyone,

This group looks like a lot of fun. I first became acquainted with paleontology when I studied geology in college many more years ago than I care to admit. It has remained an interest of mine ever since. I also have an interest in archaeology--again in interest I developed while in college. I look forward to being a part of the group. ;-)

posted by Aristocles

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Hello

Hi everyone. If you ever want to be convinced to participate in an Earthwatch expedition, just contact me.
I would highly recommend joining an expedition - it will be an experience that will impact your life. It took me awhile to work up the courage to sign up for an expedition, so I understand an individual's concerns/ hesitation. My advice: take a deep breath and just sign up and go. You will not regret it, but you might regret having waited so long.

posted by Linda1878

EarthwatchJohn

If you're new to Earthwatch or just want to see the latest "digs," just go here and see the PDF of our brand new mini-guide:
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Or just go to www.earthwatch.org/OurPast

John

posted by EarthwatchJohn

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Potawatomi & Mastadons

I have a degree in Anthropology from U of Illinois and a Master's in History. I've written a book on on Potawatomi of Illinois and I am involved with a group that is going to try and mark the Potawatomi village sites in Illinois with bronze markers.

Last year I worked on a dig with the Field Museum in which we dug up mastadoon remains in a park near Bartlett, IL. I believe the same program is going to continue the dig this summer. If any one is interested, contact the Field Museaum It was a great experience

posted by SallyRemington

Can't Wait!!

I am new to this site and just checking out groups. I have been interested in archeaology and paleontology since I was a child and hunted arrowheads and other artifacts with my Dad.