Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) Image Ownership: Public Domain The Haitian Revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. Slaves initiated the rebellion in 1791 and by 1803 they had succeeded in ending not just slavery but French control over the colony. The Haitian Revolution, however, was much more complex, consisting of several revolutions going on simultaneously. In the 18th century, Saint Dominigue, as Haiti was then known, became France's wealthiest overseas colony, largely because of its production of sugar, coffee, indigo, and cotton generated by an enslaved labor force. The three remaining groups were of African descent: those who were free, those who were slaves, and those who had run away. Inspired by events in France, a number of Haitian-born revolutionary movements emerged simultaneously. Led by former slave Toussaint l’Overture, the enslaved would act first, rebelling against the planters on August 21, 1791.
GUATEMALAN MAYA ARCHEOLOGY El Petén, the northernmost department of Guatemala was once the center of the ancient Maya people. Reminders and remains of this civilization are found within an area covering more than 125,000 square miles and five countries. Today, we still call this "El Mundo Maya" - the World of the Maya - who lived not only in Guatemala, but in Belize, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador. The development of the Maya culture covers three periods: (1) Pre-classic from 2000 BC to 300 AD, (2) Classic from 300 to 900 AD, and (3) Post-classic from 900 to 1500 AD. The sciences of mathematics, astronomy, agriculture and architecture were astutely developed by the Maya who also made great strides in the complex areas of socio-politics and economics. Many of the Indian dialects, presently spoken by the different ethnic groups in Guatemala, have a common linguistic root: the Maya. Step Back In Time....visit Hotel Camino Real Tikal The park covers 222 square miles amidst the thick, tropical jungle of El Petén.
Council for British Archaeology | Home The History of Sound Recording Technology Mayan archaeology including resources for students and scholars, I Want to Work In … Archaeology University of Kent > Careers > Choosing a Career >I Want to Work in ... Archaeologists can be found in many workplaces and organisations not just in muddy holes in the ground! Archaeologists are employed in national agencies, local authorities, museums, universities, planning consultancies, and private practice, undertaking a wide variety of activities from field practice to laboratory work, information management to education, specialist research to artifact curation and display. If you want a career in archaeology, you should get as much relevant experience as possible. See the Occupational Profile at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/archaeologist and our What can I do with my degree in .... Forensic Archaeology and Forensic Anthropology It's a highly competitive area and you will rarely find vacancies advertised as it's such a small field. Postgraduate Courses in Forensic Archaeology Forensic Archaeology Links Sources of information on UK opportunities in archaeology
The History of Cartography Project David Woodward, cofounder of the award-winning History of Cartography series and Arthur H. Robinson Professor of Geography Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW), died of cancer on 25 August 2004, at his home in Madison. His passing was peaceful, and he was surrounded by his family. David Woodward was born in 1942 in Royal Leamington Spa, England. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wales, Swansea, he came to the United States to study cartography under Arthur H. Robinson at UW–Madison, where he earned a doctorate in geography in 1970. During a 1977 walk through the countryside in Exeter, England, David Woodward and J. David skillfully balanced his work on the History of Cartography Project with his other scholarly endeavors and academic responsibilities. David was a prolific and well-regarded scholar; his individual research and editorial works were widely disseminated and highly acclaimed.
Archeology One of the Museum's founding trustees was Jim Osterhout, an avocational archeologist since the early 1930s. As a member of the Van Epps-Hartley Chapter of the NY State Archeological Association, Jim met other important people in the study of archeology and Iroquois material culture. Two important principles guided Jim's work -- sharing and being accurate. He stressed the importance of keeping records, surveying, and the double-checking of data.Jim kept topographic maps of all the known sites in Schoharie County and investigated new sites for anyone who called him. He kept watch on potential threats to archeological sites and believed that artifacts found in Schoharie County should stay in Schoharie County. Following that conviction, Jim donated most of the material that he had found on the Enders and Cider Mill sites to the Schoharie County Historical Society and when the Iroquois Museum was formed in 1980, he donated the entirety of his remaining collection to the Museum.
Archaeologist: Job description Archaeologists examine ancient sites and objects to learn about the past. They may specialise in particular geographical areas, historical periods or types of object, such as pottery, coins or bones. Many people associate archaeologists with carrying out excavations, commonly called 'digs'. This work and the related recording, analysing and interpreting of archaeological remains, are only part of what some archaeologists do. They may also work in a range of other settings including: local authorities, advising on the archaeological implications of planning applications; museums or heritage centres, assisting with the preservation, conservation, display and interpretation of artefacts; universities and research organisations, carrying out research and educational work. Typical work activities Depending on the archaeologist's specialist area, common duties may include:
List of national archives worldwide From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A national archive(s) is a central archives maintained by a nation. This article contains a list of national archives. A[edit] B[edit] C[edit] D[edit] E[edit] F[edit] G[edit] H[edit] I[edit] J[edit] National Archives of Japan K[edit] Kenya National Archives L[edit] M[edit] N[edit] O[edit] Ottoman Archives Turkey P[edit] R[edit] S[edit] T[edit] U[edit] V[edit] W[edit] West Indies Federal Archives Centre Z[edit] See also[edit] External links[edit] Archéologie départementale Conseil Général des Pyrenées Orientales 24, quai Sadi Carnot 66009 - Perpignan Cedex Archaeologist: job description Archaeologists study human history by examining artefacts, which range from prehistoric tools and buildings to animal bones and tiny organisms. What does an Archaeologist do? Typical employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills Archaeologists study past human activity by excavating, dating and interpreting objects and sites of historical interest. Major responsibilities of the job include: using geophysical surveys and aerial photography to locate suitable excavation sites planning surveys and excavations examining, documenting and preserving artefacts producing, compiling and maintaining written, photographic and drawn records and electronic databases supervising and guiding staff collecting, analysing and interpreting data writing reports, papers and other articles for publication dating and interpreting finds mathematical, statistical and computational modelling assessing planning applications for building developers Typical employers of archaeologists