Arthur Evans was an English archaeologist most famous for unearthing the palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete. Evans' work at Knossos led to the discovery of the Minoan civilization, the earliest known civilization in Europe. His contributions to the study of Bronze Age culture are in...
He learns that another archaeologist has disappeared while searching for the precious goblet, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones. The artifact is much harder to find than they expected, and its powers are too much for those impure in heart. Released: 1989 Directed by:...
Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who became world-famous after discovering the intact tomb (designated KV62) of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun (colloquially known as "King Tut" and "the boy king"), in November 1922. Stuart Stru...
"In the book, I give credit to all the people who contributed to archaeological work, such as building museums and archaeological areas, raising archaeological awareness and retrieving stolen artifacts," said the notable archaeologist. The title of the book, "The Guardian," was chosen by Nahdet ...
How to Become an Archaeologist Archaeologists should have a master’s degree and fieldwork experience. Anna FiorinoDec. 6, 2024 College Rankings of the Big Ten Schools Northwestern University is the top-ranked Big Ten school in a conference that dominates academically and athletically. Cole Claybou...
The 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider saw Angelina Jolie make a name for herself in the action genre by taking on the part of posh archaeologist Lara Croft from the popular Tomb Raider video game series. She would follow up the blockbuster's success with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The ...
84 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 115 min 8.4 85 34,709 $248.16M In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before Adolf Hitler's Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. 87 85 The Boat (198...
By Owen Jarus A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist claims. Other archaeologists think it is likely someone else. The bust shows a female wearing a diadem. It may depict Cleopatra VII, one archaeologist claims. (Image credit: Egyptian Minis...
Definitely one of the best movies of the '80s, and of all time! Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark is set in 1936, before The Temple of Doom. Archaeologist Indiana Jones learns about the Lost Ark that the Germans have taken. He and his future wife, Marion Ravenwood, go...
Long-lost jewelry from King Tut's tomb rediscovered a century later - "Some of this jewelry may have been taken out of Egypt by Howard Carter, the British archaeologist who led the excavation that uncovered the tomb." Looted landmarks: how Notre-Dame, Big Ben & St Mark's were stolen ...