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The Ancient Digger

http://www.ancientdigger.blogspot.com

After years of restaurants, I have gone back to school to become a Doctor of Archeology. I am hoping this will allow me to embark on many adventures. This blog is showcasing my initial steps into the field.

• Added on: Feb 17th, 2009
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: Lauren Axelrod
• Listed in: Natural Cultural
• Tags: history dinosaurs museums archeology treasure artifacts

Recent Posts

• Inveraray Castle in Scotland

  Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 11:27 in scotland, inveraray castle

  From a distance, Inveraray castle appears to be a Gothic and Baroque style structure, which is most certainly is. However, before this castle ever stood still in western Scotland, the original city of Inveraray was torn down as a result of Archibald...

• Monday Ground Up: The Medieval Gothic Malbork Castle

  Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 15:12 in castles, prussia, fortifications, medieval archaeology

  The Teutonic Order constructed this medieval fortress in Prussia around the time of the crusades in Ordensburg, naming it Marienburg, or rather "Mary's Castle”. The name was derived from the patron saint the Virgin Mary. Malbork is one of the world...

• Medieval Identifications: Alcuin of York

  Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 11:18 in high middle ages, medieval archaeology, alcuin of york

  Alcuin of York was an intellectual, ecclesiastic, poet and lecturer from York, Northumbria. He was born around 735 and became the student of Ecgbert at York.At the invitation of Charlemagne, he became a leading scholar and teacher at the Carolingian ...

• Ancient Digger Has Won A Blog Award

  Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 11:54 in awards, history blogs

  I am quite humbled and very honored to have received a blog award from Will Oaks Studio. Coming from an accomplished artist and photographer, it's even more special that she thinks I deserve it for my work here on the The Ancient Digger.I now have t...

• Agriculture During the High Middle Ages

  Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 11:32 in peasants, middle ages, serfs, high middle ages, aratum, carruca

  During the High Middle Ages, the culture saw a significant increase in arable land which was directly influencing the population, which was on the rise. People were settling down and agricultural production was sustaining more and more families. Much...

• The Monday Ground Up: The Catholic Church During Charlemagne

  Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 09:10 in catholic church, middle ages, charlemagne

  The Catholic Church at the time of Charlemagne had significant impact on the lives of the Frankish people. There was fusion of cultural ideals which directly influenced family life, sexuality, and the views of children.Marriages were arranged by the ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

Sarah

Wow, this blog was insane. Tons of Archaeology information, great pics, and you kept my attention. Bookmarked for sure.

Posted: March 23rd, 2009 | Report This Comment

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