Ancient Odysseys Blog

Fossils have been found and studied since the early 17th century and women paleontologists have usually taken a back seat to men in the...

Women in archaeology have come a long way and today, 47.1% of all archaeologists are women. This Women’s History Month, we honor five notabl

Every year, new paleontological discoveries are made in all four corners of the world. Here are five notable finds from 2022. 1. Frog...

Almost every major city in the world has a museum dedicated to archaeology. Each has its area of specialty—some highlighting local...

If you're looking for the perfect gift for your favorite archaeologist or archaeology enthusiast, these unique gifts will bring a smile...

This holiday season, find the perfect gift for the dinosaur lover in your family. For both young or old, we've found some unique...

Fossils, including those of mammoths, dinosaurs and creatures that lived on this earth millions of years ago are on display in...

Who are five archaeologists who’ve made significant impacts in the field? Check out this handy list from Ancient Odysseys. 1. John...

Did you know that Australia is filled with fossils? The country is home to the fossilized remains of large extinct mammals, gigantic sea...

Archaeologists uncover amazing discoveries in all corners of the world—all of which have given us an understanding of the people and cultures who lived before us. Sometimes, something really unusual is discovered that changes the way we see the world. Here are our top 5 1. The Oldest work of art is in a cave in Indonesia Photo credits: A. A. Oktaviana, ARKENAS/Griffith University Forty-four thousand year old rock art from Sulawesi, Indonesia depicts dwarf bovids, wild pigs an

It’s hard to really know what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig from what you see in the movies, read in news articles and from trips to the museum. Dinosaur fossils and most other fossil vertebrates don’t just show up in the dirt and rock, waiting for you to uncover them with a brush. When you find them, they also don’t look perfectly preserved and displayed like they do in a museum. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of a research-based dinosaur dig*, read

If you’re looking for an epic family vacation, did you know you can take your family on a dinosaur or fossil dig? You might be surprised...

It's a great way to spice up your trip to some U.S. National Parks too Daydreaming of a roadtrip through Montana and Wyoming A dino dig in Montana or Wyoming sounds like the trip of a lifetime for anybody and it’s something I’m planning on doing the summer of 2023. I am a roadtripper and I collect memories. For the past two years, I have been collecting National Parks stamps from the Grand Canyon, Zion, Shenandoah, and so many more) in my Passport Book ! The National Parks P

Hold onto your fedora and fashion your best Indiana Jones sneer. Here are ten key terms used by archaeologists. Get ready to grab your...

We are on a mission to encourage travelers to participate in citizen science while bringing about meaningful change.

Which dinosaur has the longest name? Which dinosaur is the heaviest? Biggest? Smallest? How long were dinosaurs alive for? How many species have been discovered? So many questions, yet, a definitive list of dinosaur facts is impossible. As dinosaur fossils continue to be unearthed, we continue to learn more about these amazing ancient creatures that once walked the Earth. So, for now… 1. How long? Dinosaurs lived on Earth for about 165 million years. 2. Where in the world?

1. Formation In geology, a body of rock that has a consistent set of distinct, physical characteristics. It must be different enough in...

Archaeology and anthropology both study human societies, but their focus of study differs in important ways. What is archaeology...

Every year, exciting archaeological discoveries are made, and the world is newly fascinated by what has been uncovered from our past....

The question of how archaeologists know where to dig to find features and artifacts is one that many people are curious about. There are...