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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| taking calculus in high-school | 2/1/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I'm a grade 12 student looking to take a degree in archaeology at university next year. I plan to ... A: While calculus can be of value, you can take it at the university level as well. Take the history ... | ||
| Career Advice | 1/28/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I hail from India. I am currently pursuing master's degree in Chemical Engineering from South ... A: Finish your degree in ChemEng. This is a good degree to have and you can find good employment in ... | ||
| Very Old Latch | 1/28/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Salier ; I dog out this old Latch near an abandoned Gold Mine in the Angeles National Forest in ... A: Nope not annoying in any way. But I am happy to hear that your exploits are not taking place on ... | ||
| Very Old Latch | 1/28/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Salier ; I dog out this old Latch near an abandoned Gold Mine in the Angeles National Forest in ... A: Are you by chance using a metal detector to find these objects? To do so on federal land is quite ... | ||
| my Archaeological Found | 1/26/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Recently I found this two extremely heavy metal objects in the ground of my property, east of San ... A: Mr. Hufer, Since they are magnetic, I do not believe that they are Native American in origin. I ... | ||
| my Archaeological Found | 1/25/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Recently I found this two extremely heavy metal objects in the ground of my property, east of San ... A: Mr. Nufer, These are unusual objects. I'm not sure that they are cannon balls because of the way ... | ||
| Archeological digging. | 1/25/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: My name is Alex Nadel. I am writing on behalf of my nephew who is 19 years old. He finished first ... A: Mr. Nadel, I understand your concern. Kids with low self-esteem do need help and some times it is ... | ||
| scraper tool? | 1/19/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I found this on a beach on Lake Ontario (in Rochester, NY). It looks just like a picture I found on ... A: The material that this one is made of looks like it could be the right kind of material. With ... | ||
| scraper tool? | 1/19/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I found this on a beach on Lake Ontario (in Rochester, NY). It looks just like a picture I found on ... A: The simple answer is no. Sorry. The artifacts made by Paleo Indians were made of Chert or Flint ... | ||
| best college to attend | 1/17/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I am a high school senior and live in Virginia. I have been accepted at Sweet Briar College, James ... A: James Madison has a good Historical Archaeological program but it is small. GMU's program is also ... | ||
| mini pyramids | 1/1/2012 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: This may be more of a antique question, but maybe you could help also. I found 3 mini pyramids at a ... A: These were and are made for the tourist trade. There are many "manufacturers" of these and many ... | ||
| Does porcelain or steel coated with ceramic last longer outside? | 12/21/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Since this is the Archaeology section and it studies artifacts over time, I was curious if you know ... A: I've seen ceramic ones that are 100+ years old. Of course they are vulnerable to vandalism, Steel ... | ||
| Is archeology a good career option? | 11/23/2011 | John J. Shea |
| Q: This is a concerned mother of a 12 year old boy who is very keen on being an archeologist when he ... A: Gopal, I'd encourage him to go on an excavation, just to broaden his intellectual background, as ... | ||
| mystery cannonball pics | 11/21/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: A: This photo really helps, especially with the $5 underneath. This tells me that the diameter of the ... | ||
| 12 3/4 | 11/21/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I was wondering if i found a cannon ball....are cannon balls completly round or is there 2 slight ... A: This was probably fired from a cannon (culverin) and it got its flat spots when it hit something ... | ||
| Indian Stone Tool / Weapon | 11/14/2011 | John J. Shea |
| Q: I found this stone today, laying on top of the ground next to a tree, while hunting deer. In ... A: It looks like a hoe or an axe. The surface is kind of weathered, though and the chipping at the ... | ||
| 12 3/4 " cannonball | 11/9/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I was wondering if i found a cannon ball....are cannon balls completly round or is there 2 slight ... A: It looks like one. Please take more pics of the ball, from various angles. Also any markings ... | ||
| history | 11/1/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: what were Aztec rock carvings made for? A: Can you be more specific? Much of Aztec writing is carved in rock like many MesoAmerican writings. ... | ||
| Archeology/Anthropology major | 10/23/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: i am a junior and i want to be a anthropologist/archeologist when i graduate. First, What programs ... A: The Field Studies Council in England (UK) often has archaeological programs that are fairly ... | ||
| college for archaeology | 10/1/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I am currently finishing my last semester towards my AA liberal arts degree and I'm going to be a ... A: So, you are in Texas. Have you tried U north texas? They have a great program in archaeology. Its ... | ||
| college for archaeology | 10/1/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I am currently finishing my last semester towards my AA liberal arts degree and I'm going to be a ... A: Why the classical cultures? If you are not willing to learn Latin or Greek, it doesn't make much ... | ||
| stone artifacts | 9/28/2011 | John J. Shea |
| Q: These two stone artifacts were found on our family farm many years ago. We have no idea what they ... A: They are not stone tools. They are bits of limestone that have been shaped by erosion. They are ... | ||
| Looking for Colleges | 9/27/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I am currently looking for colleges that focus in Mayan history. I am serving in the U.S. military ... A: Many Colleges and Universities have fair to good programs for undergrads. OU is one of the better ... | ||
| Looking for Colleges | 9/26/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I am currently looking for colleges that focus in Mayan history. I am serving in the U.S. military ... A: Since you are going for an undergrad degree, I would recommend the U of Florida system. Several ... | ||
| Novel Inquiry | 9/17/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Ralph. I am currently working on a novel and wish the archaeological aspect to be as authentic as ... A: I'm sorry about answering this question late. I've been dealing with a death in the family. The ... | ||
| Trying to identify small vase | 9/15/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: My grandmother loved estate sales. She bought a pair of vases around 1960 that sat on one of her ... A: This is out side of my area of expertise but since you are in Florida, you have one of the most ... | ||
| Arrowheads | 9/12/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I had these 4 arrowheads given to me and i no nothing about the how old where thy mite be from and ... A: Point identification is in part based on where they were found and the age of the site. Similar ... | ||
| volunteering for archaeology | 9/7/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Salier. In 2007 you answered this question ... A: Here are some websites for your to explore and people to contact: www.ohiohistorycentral.org ... | ||
| Aztec Medallion with Eagle Warrior and Aztec Calendar | 8/23/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I found this Aztec Medallion in Texas about 35 years ago. I discovered from Internet research, the ... A: What you have here is a Mexican carved stone medallion made for the tourist trade in Mexico between ... | ||
| high school classes | 8/18/2011 | John J. Shea |
| Q: Shea I have a couple questions for you. I have almost always wanted to be a archaeologist, help in ... A: In high school it is way too early to specialize. Take a wide range of classes, but be sure you ... | ||
| cannonball | 8/11/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: my husband acquired a cannonball many years ago with a story saying that it was the 1st cannonball ... A: I believe that you can put several photos on the site at one time. However, this is a Demi Culverin ... | ||
| cannonball | 8/11/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: my husband acquired a cannonball many years ago with a story saying that it was the 1st cannonball ... A: It does appear to be a bronze cannon ball. However the photo is blurry. Would you kindly send me ... | ||
| Stone Age African Arrowheads | 7/31/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Can you please tell me anything about the types of Stone Age African arrowheads / projectile points? ... A: . Not unlike North America, the types and styles cover a very broad range. Materials, sizes and ... | ||
| archaeoloy | 7/12/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I'm in tenth grade try to pick a curse that deal with Egypt.I been trying to find a good college ... A: Tell me why you are interested in Egyptian prehistory. Is it because of the mummies or the ... | ||
| about course in archeology | 7/9/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: sir, iam interest in a career in archeology.....i have just passed my 12th class from school in ... A: here are some of the steps you need to take to decide which direction to go in: 1) are you ... | ||
| Anthropology and Archaeology | 7/1/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I have heard that in the US, Archaeology is taught as a branch of Anthropology in the UG level ... A: in the US archaeology is viewed as a part of anthropology because when doing and excavation, we are ... | ||
| Building Archaeologist | 6/30/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: I completed Civil engineering and I want 2 become a Building Archaeologist. Will a B.Tech in Civil ... A: Being a "building archaeologist" is a very narrow field and I"m not sure if there is a lot of work ... | ||
| artifact? | 6/17/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: ..I have been having alot of difficulty identifying a clay vase I purchased at an estate sale in ... A: rhumler@rookwood.com Hi Lori, I am not an expert in modern American Ceramic arts. However the ... | ||
| Needs help! | 6/12/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Ok so I'm going to be a junior in high school this fall and i was wondering what i should do to ... A: I assume that you want to go into Archaeology and want to know what else you need to take in high ... | ||
| looking to hire an academic working in Tulum | 6/2/2011 | Ralph Salier |
| Q: Greetings. I found you on the internet. I'll be in Riviera Maya with my familiy in late July. ... A: Soon after I got this, I contacted a few colleagues who are working in the area of Tulum. None are ... | ||
Ralph Salier
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.
Experience
Past/Present clients
Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.
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