I found an interesting blog called Sexy Archaeology which bills itself as a kind of clearing house of archaeology news. But not just any old dig makes it on Sexy Archaeology. Projects must be either:
- “Excitingly appealing”
- Groundbreaking research
Examples include everything from experimental archaeology of Cold War test planes to dating early hominid species. The idea seems fantastic to me. The blog combines some of the exciting awe and mystique that draws people to archaeology, while actually introducing people to “real” archaeology, which is a scientific and process oriented endeavor.
The blog is owned by Kurt Hunt, who has a M.A. from the University of Bristol in Archaeology for Screen Media. It is clear the Kurt is a media savvy guy, and the perfect fit to run this kind of blog.
The blog is available here: http://sexyarchaeology.wordpress.com/