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SciShow Kids: What is an Archaeologist?
The host explains the role of an archaeologist: to study human history. She explains the difference between archaeologist and paleontologists and describes the work that archaeologists perform, including how they determine where to look for artifacts. -
Numb3rs: Radiocarbon Dating Explanation
Charlie explains radiocarbon dating and how it is used to calculate the approximate age of an object. To make his explanation more concrete, he uses an analogy involving a refrigerator and the number of ice cubes in it. -
Numb3rs: Estimating Ancestry
Don talks to a scientist who helps him understand that the victim had been trying to find the ancestry of the skull. They use equations to calculate where the cheekbones and nose would have been to determine the origins of the artifact. -
Africa's Greatest Civilizations: Artifacts in Burial Pits in the Nile Valley
Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks about artifacts like the afro comb found near the Nile Valley from early African civilizations. -
Don Verdean: The Skull Of Goliath
Don and his team search an ancient civilization for the skull of goliath, eventually finding a place to dig and search for the remains. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipSmithsonian: Technology and Archaeology
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Modern innovations lead to new archaeological discoveries as seen in this clip which demonstrates how experts can detect a gladiator school hidden beneath the ground. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipBeakman's World: Searching with Sonar
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Beakman explains how ships use sonar to find sunken ships and archaeologists can use these findings to gain knowledge of historic times. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipNational Geographic: A Day in the Life Of King Tut
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Ever wonder how Egyptian royalty lived 3,000 years ago? In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of an intact tomb revealed a wealth of artifacts and information that turned King Tut into a household name, and perhaps the most famous Egyptian to ever live. In this video, learn everything we know about "The Boy King," from his education to his expensive fashion. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipEmpires: Egypt's Golden Empire: The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
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The tomb of Tutankhamun had remained undiscovered and undisturbed until the early 20th century when archaeologist Howard Carter found it. Waiting for him inside were the Pharaoh's sarcophagus and incredible treasures. It is considered one of the best preserved tombs and intact finds. The treasures of Tutankhamun are world renowned. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipTime Team: Roman Findings
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In this short clip, the archaeologists worked with the historians to figure out the artifacts that were found in the ground and where it was from.
