This copperhead was injured, so that's why I could get so close to it. It died the next day. It was a small one, about a foot in length, and was brightly colored. Very pretty.
In Your Own Backyard November 10th 2007 I'm currently working on an excavation located in Garland, TX. The site is right next to the new Firewheel mall, and we are testing the area in advance of the construction for the new extension to Highway 190. Many people are surprised to know that archaeology is happening right in their own backyard. The most common question is why? What could we possibly be finding? The answer is that much of CR ... read more
North America » United States » Texas » Dallas Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
I am a recent college grad with a BA in Anthropology. I recently started a Master's Program at the University of New Orleans. I am studying historic preservation and applied anthropology. After being employed as an archaeological technician for a year, I miss it very much and hope to participate in digs maybe over breaks or on a volunteer basis. However, I feel lucky to now be in a field that will allow me to be involved in historic preservation and *not* get ticks or poison ivy! :) I will always be a shovelbum at heart, though. I created this blog for my many curious friends and family, and ... full info