Red River Gorge: Site of Living Archaeology Weekend
In proclaiming September as Kentucky Archaeology Month, Gov. Steve Beshear recognized the success of Living Archaeology Weekend, Kentucky's oldest and largest public archaeology event.
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Gov. Steve Beshear proclaims September as Kentucky Archaeology Month
The proclamation credits the Kentucky Office of State Archaeology, located within UK's Department of Anthropology, and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office for maintaining an extensive and growing database of thousands of archaeological sites across the state.
'UK at the Half' Features Professors George Crothers and Paolo Visona
George Crothers, anthropology, and Paolo Visona, art and visual studies, were the guests on Feb. 27's "UK at the Half," which aired during the UK vs. Mississippi State game that was broadcast on radio.
'UK at the Half' features Paolo Visona and George Crothers
Paolo Visona and George Crothers worked together in Italy recently to reveal structures that comprised a city in the Roman empire. Carl Nathe interviewed them about it for UK at the Half, a feature that plays during UK sports events. This segment aired on February 27th, 2013.
Unearthing Roman Secrets: an interview with George Crothers and Paolo Visona
Dripsinum is the name of a place that isn't on any modern map - but, according to recent research, should be on the maps of the ancient Roman Empire. Archaeologists George Crothers and Paolo Visona returned from Italy this summer with data that indicates the whereabouts of the lost Roman settlement, said to be half the size of Pompeii - and another, older site below that!
