Conflict Archaeology Papers of Interest from Fields of Conflict Conference 2018
The Proceedings from Fields of Conflict Conference 2018 offered two papers of particular interest...
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“Detectorist, Transformed” via Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists
Now, string wrapped and stakes pulled, after a year of sweat, bee stings and poison ivy I will be presenting a paper at the next SHA with my friend and Archaeologist Brian Mabelitini on a significant new set of discoveries we’ve made related to the Civil War in Kentucky.
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An Often Indefensible Assertion: “We’re Saving History.”
When I hear detectorists talking about “Saving History” these days I can’t help...
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A Dedicated Detectorist Works w/Archaeologists to Preserve Blair Mountain
While my initial interest was on the cooperation element of metal detecting and archaeology professionals, there was more to it for me. I come from a coal mining family, and witnessed family members involvement in often violent labor struggles and prolonged, financially difficult labor strikes, so I was even more drawn into this story.
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My Ring-Location Activity Featured in Lexington Herald-Leader
I was flattered today to find this story about me helping people find lost rings. The Herald...
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