A tiny corner shot of my 3′ x 2′ painting, the first of my “Indigenous Dance” inspired series. Stay tuned for the complete painting which I plan on posting soon. Any guesses to what culture this painting may be inspired by? Any suggestions for a culture that you would like to see in this series? Cheers!
Visions of the Past: My Hometown’s Ghost Signs
While my hometown of Fargo, North Dakota is growing, remnants of the past still echo on the walls of the downtown area. Ghost signs of historical ads build character and a sense of nostalgia for viewers taking a stroll down the busy street. I decided to do a little research to gain a better understanding of the faded … Continue reading
Inspiring Blog Award
I’ve been nominated for the “Inspiring Blog Award” by Joanna Linsley-Poe at Ancientfoods. To be nominated by a blogger that I find inspiring made me smile. Thank you Joanaa. If you haven’t seen her blog, check it out, it is educational and entertaining! I’ve copied the rules for you. The rules for the “Inspiring Blog Award” are Acknowledge and thank the giver. Link … Continue reading
Art, Gender and the Ancient Olympic Games
For anyone interested in culture and history the Olympic Games are like a slice of heaven. An event that has been around for hundreds of years which has grown to where over 200 countries cross and come to represent their home. The ancient games began as a sporting festival and is full of legends and mystery. Of course we can learn … Continue reading
What Will Archaeologists of the Future Think of Garden Gnomes?
Sometimes I wonder what future archaeologists would think of our society’s current belongings. What would they discover and what would they think? Everyday when I enter the front door to my home I notice my neighbors cute little garden gnomes resting in the green grass. If you think about it, garden gnomes are everywhere! This made me question … Continue reading
What Can Wonder Woman Tell Us About American Culture?
Hey guys! The following is part of a paper I had done for a sociology of gender course. I realize this is not anthropology, but it does look at comic art, the history of Wonder Woman, and American culture. I figured some of you may be interested. Keep in my mind my research was based on a small … Continue reading
Important Archaeological Discovery in East St. Louis at Risk
An archaeological discovery at the East St. Louis site suggests this location was a suburb to the prehistoric city of Cahokia and home to many who were part of a vibrant American Indian culture. According to npr.org, “There are remnants of more than a thousand prehistoric houses and the base of an earthen pyramid — one … Continue reading
Prehistoric Cave Paintings (Plus a How to for Kids)
Archaeosoup Production’s Facebook page recently shared this image. (If you haven’t checked out the page, I suggest you click here). I love this painting and the image inspired me to write a post about cave paintings. Cave painting is a form of rock art which archaeologists study. Some of my favorite examples of prehistoric art are the Lascaux cave paintings, found … Continue reading
Native American Regalia: A Form of Individual Artistic Expression
I recently attended the 23rd Annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow, a traditional powwow to celebrate and share tribal cultures in the area. I was intrigued by all of the beautiful colors and designs that danced past me. The outfits worn by the dancers are called regalia and each is a form of artistic expression with elements chosen … Continue reading
Geißenklösterle Cave: Home of Artistic Early Modern Humans
New research suggests that over 40,000 years ago early modern humans in the Swabian Jura of southwestern Germany were utilizing mammoth ivory and bird bone to create personal ornaments, figurines, and musical instruments. The Aurignacian site is located in Geißenklösterle Cave and has been systematically studied since the 1970’s. Researchers at Oxford and Tübingen say their newest radiocarbon dates from bones (with human markings found … Continue reading
Anthropology Gallery 