Library Guides: Anthropology and Archaeology Research Guide: Online Resources

Anthropology Websites

The Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology (OEA)
The OEA is an open teaching and learning resource for anthropology. Its goal is to facilitate access to anthropological knowledge for experts and non-experts worldwide.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North America's oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology.
Practical Action - Technology Challenging Poverty
This NGO helps people find ways to use technology to address the issue of poverty in East Africa, South Asia, the Sudan, and Latin America.
Smithsonian Institution - Department of Anthropology
Presents the research and information gathered by the Department of Anthropology staff. This information covers a wide range of topics and areas of the world.
History of Anthropology Review
A venue for publication and conversation on the many histories of the discipline of anthropology since 1973. It became an open access web publication in 2016.
EthnographyMatters.net
A platform for ethnographers and those using elements of ethnographic practice to take part in conversations between academic and applied ethnography in the private and public sector.

Archaeology's Interactive Dig
Sponsored by Archaeology Magazine, this site links to information, images, and data about digs taking place around the world.
Council for British Archaeology
The gateway to information about British archaeology.
Field Museum of Chicago
Provides information on anthropological, biological, ecological, and other natural artifacts from around the globe. The "Science" tab houses links to collections on various topics.
National Archaeological Database (NADB)
The National Archaeological Database (NADB) effort was initiated by the National Park Service Archaeological Assistance Division in the 1980s to improve nationwide access to information on archeological activities.

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