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ArchPoints began in 2009 on Facebook, providing daily archaeology lifestyle tips from a team of experts, each with their own specialist area. In 2021 we produced our first ArchPoints Guide, Asbestos In Archaeology.
If one person has hypothermia, it is possible that others in the group already have it or are about to show symptoms. #archaeology
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
If one person has hypothermia, it is possible that others in the group already have it or are about to show symptoms. #archaeology
If an Africanized "killer" bee starts to bump against you, you are too near the hive and need to get away before they swarm and attack you. If a colony attacks, cover your head and run, shelter in a car or building, or keep running, half a mile is usually enough to lose them. #archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If an Africanized "killer" bee starts to bump against you, you are too near the hive and need to get away before they swarm and attack you. If a colony attacks, cover your head and run, shelter in a car or building, or keep running, half a mile is usually enough to lose them. #archaeology
In Britain many artificial fox earths were first made in the early 19th century to encourage foxes to breed, ensuring sufficient numbers to hunt. An example from Stanton Park, near Chippenham, has a circular tunnel with two entrances and a cross-tunnel leading to a fox den. #archaeology
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
In Britain many artificial fox earths were first made in the early 19th century to encourage foxes to breed, ensuring sufficient numbers to hunt. An example from Stanton Park, near Chippenham, has a circular tunnel with two entrances and a cross-tunnel leading to a fox den. #archaeology
When flying or driving straight into Andean cities such as Cusco and La Paz there is no period of acclimatization to the high altitudes and it is recommended to rest for the first few hours and take the first few days easy. #archaeology
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
When flying or driving straight into Andean cities such as Cusco and La Paz there is no period of acclimatization to the high altitudes and it is recommended to rest for the first few hours and take the first few days easy. #archaeology
Africanized "killer" honey bees have a sting no more potent and less venomous than other bees but are aggressively hyper-defensive and will attack relentlessly in a swarm stinging 100s of times. They will attack targets a quarter of a mile from the hive and pursue them for over a mile. #archaeology
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Africanized "killer" honey bees have a sting no more potent and less venomous than other bees but are aggressively hyper-defensive and will attack relentlessly in a swarm stinging 100s of times. They will attack targets a quarter of a mile from the hive and pursue them for over a mile. #archaeology
A pinfold was used to hold stray animals until their owners paid a fine for their release or used as an overnight pen by drovers. The terms ‘pinfold’ and ‘pound’ are Saxon in origin. Size varies from only a few square metres to over half a hectare. Usually found near village greens. #archaeology
October 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A pinfold was used to hold stray animals until their owners paid a fine for their release or used as an overnight pen by drovers. The terms ‘pinfold’ and ‘pound’ are Saxon in origin. Size varies from only a few square metres to over half a hectare. Usually found near village greens. #archaeology
En Gerío, in Girona, Catalonia, is possibly the most extreme tourist road train in the world. The 3-carriage train, named after the monster that founded the city, climbs and descends the steep, narrow, winding medieval streets like a rollercoaster which has to be experienced to be believed.
October 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
En Gerío, in Girona, Catalonia, is possibly the most extreme tourist road train in the world. The 3-carriage train, named after the monster that founded the city, climbs and descends the steep, narrow, winding medieval streets like a rollercoaster which has to be experienced to be believed.
When a car gearbox is broken it is possible to pull away in second gear if you can get enough acceleration, and if you can make it go fast enough go straight from second to fifth gear. #archaeology
September 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
When a car gearbox is broken it is possible to pull away in second gear if you can get enough acceleration, and if you can make it go fast enough go straight from second to fifth gear. #archaeology
Clay, the smallest soil particle (under 0.002mm) can remain suspended on moderate wind for very long distances and only settles slowly in still air. Once a clay has been blown away it will never be a pure clay again as it mixes with other grades as it is blown far from its origin. #archaeology
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Clay, the smallest soil particle (under 0.002mm) can remain suspended on moderate wind for very long distances and only settles slowly in still air. Once a clay has been blown away it will never be a pure clay again as it mixes with other grades as it is blown far from its origin. #archaeology
n the Istria region of Croatia most people are bilingual in Italian and Croatian and most things have two or more names. Some places will be Italian-speaking and others Croatian-speaking. #archaeology #croatia
September 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
n the Istria region of Croatia most people are bilingual in Italian and Croatian and most things have two or more names. Some places will be Italian-speaking and others Croatian-speaking. #archaeology #croatia
If you are riding an ATV/quad bike on a slope and have to stop always dismount on the uphill side, or to the side if stopped pointing straight up or down. #archaeology
September 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you are riding an ATV/quad bike on a slope and have to stop always dismount on the uphill side, or to the side if stopped pointing straight up or down. #archaeology
Where horses were used on wagonways the ballast is high between the sleepers to protect the horses’ hooves. #archaeology #railway
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Where horses were used on wagonways the ballast is high between the sleepers to protect the horses’ hooves. #archaeology #railway
Early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) include headache, nausea, insomnia, appetite loss. Resting for a day at the same altitude may resolve symptoms, descend at least 500m if they persist or increase. #Archaeology #mountains
September 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) include headache, nausea, insomnia, appetite loss. Resting for a day at the same altitude may resolve symptoms, descend at least 500m if they persist or increase. #Archaeology #mountains
The Brötchenaufsatz is a typical feature on German toasters, allowing a bun to be toasted over the toaster. #archaeology
August 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Brötchenaufsatz is a typical feature on German toasters, allowing a bun to be toasted over the toaster. #archaeology
Brains can be used to tan hides and furs, virtually all animals provide enough brain tissue to tan their own hides. #archaeology
August 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Brains can be used to tan hides and furs, virtually all animals provide enough brain tissue to tan their own hides. #archaeology
Some large machines such as printing presses are so heavy that they can require their own foundations. #industrial #archaeology
June 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Some large machines such as printing presses are so heavy that they can require their own foundations. #industrial #archaeology
Should you uncover a discrete platform-like structure do not climb on top of it or put your weight on it until you are sure it isn't a blocked or capped vertical shaft or other chamber. #archaeology #fieldwork
June 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Should you uncover a discrete platform-like structure do not climb on top of it or put your weight on it until you are sure it isn't a blocked or capped vertical shaft or other chamber. #archaeology #fieldwork
Rhinos have large, complex and robust teeth. Upper molars have a square-shaped biting surface, while the lower molars are W-shaped. #archaeology #zooarchaeology #rhino
March 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Rhinos have large, complex and robust teeth. Upper molars have a square-shaped biting surface, while the lower molars are W-shaped. #archaeology #zooarchaeology #rhino
The most diagnostic part of small mammal skeletons are the dentition which can be used to identify remains to species level. #archaeology #zooarchaeology
March 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The most diagnostic part of small mammal skeletons are the dentition which can be used to identify remains to species level. #archaeology #zooarchaeology
Unmodified deer mandibles have been used as sickles in prehistory, the front portion usually ends up worn away and polished smooth.
#archaeology #zooarchaeology #Neolithic #prehistory
#archaeology #zooarchaeology #Neolithic #prehistory
January 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Unmodified deer mandibles have been used as sickles in prehistory, the front portion usually ends up worn away and polished smooth.
#archaeology #zooarchaeology #Neolithic #prehistory
#archaeology #zooarchaeology #Neolithic #prehistory
Native Americans drilled holes into bison and elk ribs and deer long bones to make arrow shaft wrenches which were used to straighten arrows.
#archaeology #archery #bison #elk #deer #zooarchaeology
#archaeology #archery #bison #elk #deer #zooarchaeology
January 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Native Americans drilled holes into bison and elk ribs and deer long bones to make arrow shaft wrenches which were used to straighten arrows.
#archaeology #archery #bison #elk #deer #zooarchaeology
#archaeology #archery #bison #elk #deer #zooarchaeology
International Site Language allows archaeologists to show which number trench they are about to photograph with a single hand sign, it gets a bit complicated after 97.
January 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
International Site Language allows archaeologists to show which number trench they are about to photograph with a single hand sign, it gets a bit complicated after 97.
