Story Archives of 'Archeology'

A new book by Archeologist David Starbuck looks at the history and prehistory of the Granite State. It explores a huge period of time, starting with an era pre-dates white settlers and ending with early 20th century industrial sites. David will give us some background on the field of archeology in the state, too, and tell us what it's like to be an archeologist in New Hampshire. His book is called The Archeology of New Hampshire: Exploring 10,000 Years in the Granite State.

During the show, we'll also get the details on a restoration project at Portsmouth's historic Music Hall. Shay will talk with Executive Director Patricia Lynch about the project.

The world's oceans, seas, and rivers are filled with relics of the past. These shipwrecks are like snapshots of history, frozen in time in the murky depths. Underwater archeologists study them to get a better understanding of our historical heritage. Laura's guests are David Switzer, retired Professor of History at Plymouth State University and also consulting Nautical Archeologist for the state of New Hampshire, and Brendan Foley, Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Archeology in Deep Water at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts and lecturer in the history of technology at M.I.T.

Bill Saturno is an archeologist and a faculty member at the University of New Hampshire. Three years ago he was doing research in the jungles of Guatemala when he stumbled upon a giant mural from a little-known period in the Maya civilization. It's been called the Sistine Chapel of the Maya civilization. However, the discovery nearly cost him his life. He�ll talk about his find and the amazing ordeal he went through before and after discovering it. Bill is returning to Guatemala January to continue excavation. The site is featured in this month's National Geographic.

Lisa Peakes talks with Archaeologist and University of New Hampshire lecturer William Saturno. He's the person who found the mural.

Janet Buell is creator of the "Time Travelers" series, about archeological investigations into mummies, cadavers, and other ancient mysteries. And Tracy Kane writes about fairy houses, helping younger children experience the wonder of nature.