A look at the quiet, paper-heavy work that happens between every trowel stroke on a dig — and why a well-filled-out form can matter more than the object it describes.
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Flotation Day: Finding a Harvest in a Bucket of Soil
Long before anything reaches a museum case, most archaeological evidence passes through a bucket, a screen, and a lot of patient stirring. Here’s why I think flotation is one of the most quietly important jobs on any dig.
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What Happens to a Find After It Comes Out of the Ground
Before an artifact ever reaches a museum case, it passes through hours of washing, labeling, and quiet decision-making. Here’s a look at the unglamorous but essential journey every find takes after the trowel stops moving.
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