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Archaeology -- North America: Databases & Articles

Guide to Library resources available at the U. of Lethbridge Library related to Archaeology of the North America.

Find Articles: Recommended Archaeology of North America Databases [Full-Text]

Start with these Databases to find articles about North America Archaeology. Note: Use the main Library search on the homepage to find articles from multiple databases.

Find Other Database Content Related to Archaeology of North America [Free Online]

Find Articles: Finding Major Journal Titles

Popular Archaeology vs. Scholarly Archaeology

There are many Archaeology  sources available that are not geared towards professional audiences. These are called “popular” publications and it is important to be aware when you are using these sources.
 


Source: Wikimedia Commons


Many popular sources are very good but they may not have gone through a rigorous peer review process or have the technical data necessary for your research. Articles are often written by professional writers not professional archaeologists.

Archaeology's Hoaxes, Fakes, and Strange Sites

"Archaeology's Hoaxes, Fakes, and Strange Sites" provides links to related articles appearing in Archaeology magazine.
 

The Notorious Calaveras Skull -- A practical joke in gold rush California sparks a decades-long scholarly debate and still has believers today.