Tapping into the past and dreading the hangover: Archaeology's staff tastes the world's oldest booze

Article Abstract:

The residue from potsherds was able to tell archaeochemists the composition of the earliest known alcoholic beverage that was brewed in Jiahu in Henan Province, China. Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware recreated the drink to produce the strong and meady Chateau Jiahu.

Manufacturing processes, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Production processes, Chinese history, Materials, Product/service evaluation, Chateau Jiahu (Beverage)

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Saving space junk: Alice Gorman wants to take archaeology into orbit

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Archaeologist Alice Gorman believes that Vanguard 1 is one of the most significant objects that are orbiting the earth. Gorman argues that one approach to space archaeology is to select representative objects that are unique or represent nations.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Interview, Protection and preservation, Artificial satellites, Satellites (Spacecraft), Archaeologists, Gorman, Alice

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Writing on the wall

Article Abstract:

The definition of archaeology, based on the history of graffiti painting or inscriptions portrayed through the Graffiti Archaeology Project, is presented.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Archeology, Interpretation and construction, History, Study and teaching, Archaeology, Graffiti

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