Often when people hear the word "archaeologist," they think of an iconic film character like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. However, movies about archaeology don't fully capture what this profession ...

Well, coastal archaeology has an urgency you get nowhere else. The sea reveals whatever our ancestors left in the mud with no warning. And then, just as quickly , it can wash them away forever .

How to Become an Archaeologist. Get a Degree. Aspiring archaeologists should pursue a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology, experts say.

Aspiring archaeologists should pursue advanced degrees. Fieldwork experience is important. Careers span cultural resource management, academia and more. Someone might first become curious about ...

How do you become an archaeologist? The most important thing is to have an interest in history . If you’ve got a passion for finding out about the past , you’re on the right track to becoming ...

Watch: How to Become a Space Archaeologist. New online tool enables anyone with Internet access to search satellite images for ancient ruins. By Tom Clynes. January 30, 2017 ...

Usually it takes years of study to become an archaeologist---four years of reading books and a few more learning in the field before you finally get to play in the dirt professionally. Sarah ...