Florida Archaeology

This film examines the characteristics and origins of premodern and modern humans by charting evolution and dispersal using the human fossil record. Consider the process of cultural and technological development of premodern and modern human populations.

Archaeology is the study of humans through skeletal remains, fossils, and preserved artifacts using techniques such as mapping and excavation. Guenther explains ethnoarchaeology and experimental archaeology. Martin states that archaeology asks questions about former societies; excavation in context is important.

In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Glen Doran, Jerald Milanich, and Rachel K. Wentz about the Windover Burial Site available in replica form at The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science.

Artifacts in the State of Florida’s collections facility belong to the people of the state, and Florida History in 3D brings these unique historical artifacts and their stories to you on your computer or mobile device at any time, from almost anywhere.