Human eye beats machine in archaeological color identification test
A ruler and scale can tell archaeologists the size and weight of a fragment of pottery – but identifying its…Read More
During tough times, ancient ‘tourists’ sought solace in Florida oyster feasts
More than a thousand years ago, people from across the Southeast regularly traveled to a small island on Florida’s Gulf…Read More
Winners of 2017 Austin and Bullen Awards announced
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2017 Austin Award and Bullen Award, given for…Read More
Two former archaeology curators receive lifetime achievement awards
Florida Museum of Natural History curators emeritus Kathleen Deagan and Jerald Milanich were recently honored with 2015 lifetime achievement awards…Read More
High tides: Florida’s early climate-change resettlements could guide modern sea level rise planning
Miami residents dodging sea-water spewing manhole covers take note: You’re not the first Floridians to deal with climate change. That…Read More
Austin, Bullen 2015 student research award winners named
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2015 Austin Award and Bullen Award for superior…Read More
Museum researcher receives 2013-2014 UF Excellence Award
A Florida Museum of Natural History researcher recently received a 2013-2014 UF Excellence Award for his research on social networks…Read More
Archaeologist receives grant to analyze Swift Creek pottery
Florida Museum of Natural History researcher Neill Wallis recently received a $55,000 National Science Foundation grant to analyze and digitally…Read More
Museum archaeologist receives $20,000 to analyze Swift Creek pottery
Florida Museum of Natural History researcher Neill Wallis recently received a $20,000 grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation to analyze and…Read More
New book sheds light on importance of pottery to early peoples
A new book by a Florida Museum researcher challenges traditional theories about the exchange of prehistoric pottery and its value…Read More