Whither Archaeology?
Category: Archaeology
A strong influence from lit-crit, sociology and Continental philosophy has been felt.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 9 Comments •
Aardvarchaeology
Martin Rundkvist's blog. Archaeology, skepticism, Sweden. And books and music and stuff.
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Dr. Martin Rundkvist is a Swedish archaeologist, journal editor, public speaker, skeptic, atheist, lefty liberal, bookworm, and father of two.
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April 30, 2007
April 28, 2007
Saxophone Detector
Category: Archaeology
The others said I sounded like an irate wasp.
Posted by Martin R at 10:05 AM • 8 Comments •
Pageranked
Category: Blogging
Yay, Aard's finally got a Google PageRank!
Posted by Martin R at 6:02 AM • 3 Comments •
April 27, 2007
Roger Blidmo 1951-2007
Category: Archaeology
The main champion of private-sector contract archaeology in Sweden died yesterday.
Posted by Martin R at 2:46 PM • 0 Comments •
April 26, 2007
Four Stone Hearth Co-Admin
Category: Blogging
Before I start mucking around with the carnival's site, I need some volunteer hosts.
Posted by Martin R at 4:00 PM • 0 Comments •
Battle of Baggensstäket
Category: Archaeology
Different armies use different equipment, and in this case this shows even in the musket balls.
Posted by Martin R at 2:54 PM • 4 Comments •
Wiley InterScience Needs Schoolin'
Category: Blogging
I think you'd better read up on Fair Use.
Posted by Martin R at 11:13 AM • 4 Comments •
April 25, 2007
Viking Town Seminar
Category: Archaeology
"You cannot sleep when you are dealing with a monster site."
Posted by Martin R at 3:49 PM • 0 Comments •
Statshot
Category: Blogging
Readership actually way, way higher than I thought.
Posted by Martin R at 2:26 PM • 3 Comments •
April 24, 2007
More Viking Period Amber Gaming Pieces
Category: Archaeology
The king piece is what really makes the set stand out.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 4 Comments •
April 23, 2007
Keeping Up With the Balts
Category: Archaeology
I like to know a little about who's doing what in my field.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 0 Comments •
April 22, 2007
Wish I Could Do That In Linux
Category: Tech
Now and then I run into things that force me to boot Windows XP.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 41 Comments •
April 21, 2007
Ubuntu Slip of the Tongue
Category: Language
It's actually quite heartwarmingly naïve in its complete lack of political correctness.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 25 Comments •
April 20, 2007
Weary Po-Mo Platitudes
Category: Archaeology
Distasteful soundbites are interleaved with sensible rationalistic arguments.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 23 Comments •
April 19, 2007
Scholarly Journals Anthology
Category: Archaeology
The theme of the book is the current status and future prospects of scholarly journals.
Posted by Martin R at 4:48 PM • 0 Comments •
Letting It All Hang Out
Category: Archaeology
This is collaborative research in overdrive.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 16 Comments •
April 18, 2007
Älvestad Church Fire Aftermath
Category: Archaeology
The Medieval church of Älvestad in Östergötland, Sweden, burned down on 29 March.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 2 Comments •
April 17, 2007
Hoary Oaks on Heathen Barrow
Category: Archaeology
I write this sitting on a rock outcrop just east of the great barrow of Disevid in Heda parish.
Posted by Martin R at 9:08 AM • 1 Comments •
900 Years Ain't Old Enough
Category: Archaeology
The finds may mark the spot of a 12th century farmstead.
Posted by Martin R at 9:07 AM • 4 Comments •
Media Frenzy
Category: Archaeology
Two TV stations and one newspaper hunted us down to look at the find.
Posted by Martin R at 9:06 AM • 4 Comments •
Queer Theory of Ancient Gods
Category: Archaeology
"What needs to be considered is the agency of the objects ..."
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 1 Comments •
April 16, 2007
Seven Brooches in Kaga
Category: Archaeology
Our Kaga site was very good to us today as well.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 4 Comments •
April 15, 2007
R.U. Sirius Show Turns 100
Category: Psychedelic
The R.U. Sirius show is good, smart, addled leftie fun.
Posted by Martin R at 12:42 PM • 0 Comments •
April 14, 2007
Kaga Gold Foil Figure Model
Category: Archaeology
This is simply a mindblowing find, an instant classic.
Posted by Martin R at 2:27 AM • 20 Comments •
April 12, 2007
Ophistokont
Category: Biology
Something that forms the basic element of a snake-like thing, maybe?
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 4 Comments •
April 10, 2007
Firefox Rages Against the Dying of the Light
Category: Tech
"Your last Firefox session closed unexpectedly."
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 8 Comments •
April 9, 2007
Blogging from a Ploughed Field
Category: Archaeology
I miss the ability to blog by e-mail.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 2 Comments •
April 8, 2007
Escape Pod turns 100
Category: Books
Podcast with excellent short stories in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 1 Comments •
April 7, 2007
Melodic Psychedelia
Category: Psychedelic
Have a look, lots of album recommendations!
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 2 Comments •
April 6, 2007
Toad Love
Category: Sweden
Every spring there are wild toad orgies in the wetlands.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 1 Comments •
April 5, 2007
Why Blog?
Category: Blogging
Blogging is the single most appreciated contribution I make to the world.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 8 Comments •
April 4, 2007
Ask a ScienceBlogger
Category: Blogging
Dear Reader, send Seed some rundkvisty questions!
Posted by Martin R at 3:14 PM • 5 Comments •
The Aged Aged Man
Category: Introspection
I'll tell thee everything I can; There's little to relate.
Posted by Martin R at 1:05 AM • 15 Comments •
April 3, 2007
Fornvännen's Spring Issue
Category: Archaeology
Originally strict facial expressions re-carved into cute Late Medieval grins.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 2 Comments •
April 2, 2007
Pigeon Holes of Time
Category: Archaeology
The barrows do not mark the end of a Migration Period elite.
Posted by Martin R at 9:05 AM • 2 Comments •
