Magazines : Archaeology

Rating: - A Must Read for Armchair Archaeologists
Archaeology magazine gives the non-specialist a look into the fascinating world of archaeology. It is written in laymen's terms and on a level that assumes some general knowledge of famous archaeological sites without delving into minutiae that might be boring to some readers. There are excellent articles with a more than adequate amount of detail. The articles are usually copiously illustrated with colour photos. There are also very useful book reviews at the end of every issue. I have bought several books based on the recommendations given by these reviews. I've subscribed for two years and I was so impressed with the magazine that I bought the last ten years of back issues on Eb*y in order to have a reference library of my own.

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Rating: - one of the best magazines out there.
I'm a 15 year old who has been in love with history (especially ancient history) for years, and when I discovered this magazine, I was in heaven. I only recently got a subscription to this magazine, but it's fantastic.

Everything is covered; colonial America, ancient Egypt, you name it, it's probably in here. The photography is breathtaking, and the information is fantastic. I've spent more than one night up late, just reading through everything.

It's quite a good magazine - though I'm just speaking from a teenagers perspective. It might not be entirely accurate, but I'm not complaining.

This is a fantastic magazine for pretty much everyone. Get it if you like any bit of history, Egyptian or Mayan or American.

Just get it!

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Rating: - Armchair Archaeologists Unite!
Do you find yourself becoming upset when there aren't any Archaeological shows on? Do you feen for your next issue of National Geographic, and pray that there is some new discovery based on DNA analysis of Eygptian mummies?

Do you hate opening your magazines and having advertisements and perfume samples falling out of the pages? Do you get excited when Discovery/TLC/History have a new 2-hour special on Moche temples?

Then this is your magazine! This well-written, industry specific glossy is up your alley. Not only does it cover the 'big 3'-- Roman-Greco, Egyptian and Pre-Columbian time periods, but it also introduces it's reader to the perhaps lesser known archeaological finds here in our own backyards!

I first picked up this magazine, based on a cover story on 'Mistaken Mummies.' I have not stopped reading it since that day. I even enjoy the advertisements!!

The magazine does have a trade-specific feel at times, but it is easily read by the non-professional. They even review upcoming archeaological specials on various TV networks! (many of the contributing editors are recognizable from these network shows-- but this doesn't affect the reviews!)

The only reason I give it 4 out of 5--- it's only 6 issues a year.

Buy it!

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Rating: - Broad Interest: Required
Being a huge fan of Egyptian archaelogy, I quickly subscribed to this interesting magazine. Right away, I noticed that my meager interest in Egyptian archaelogy was not even close to satisfied. In order to fully enjoy the magazine Archaeology, one has to be into ALL sorts of cultures....from the Etruscans to the Incans, even to Colonial America. EVERYTHING is covered in this well-made magazine. As the months wore on, I eventually developed an interest in cultures other than the Egyptian, but I was still disappointed that the Egyptian culture was not mentioned much.

A very unusual aspect of Archaelogy is that it deals somewhat with the arcaeologist's "subculture." I most vividly remember a commentary that was an archaelogist's opinion of the movie The Mummy Returns. Very well written, but for a layman like myself, the professional archaelogists' views really didn't concern me.

All in all, a broad interest in all world cultures is a MUST if you want to fully experience the magazine Archaelogy.

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Rating: - Thousand pages thick...........
A very good update of what has been happening around the world in Archaeology. Wish it was a thousand pages thick, since I cannot get enough of reading on various Archaeology projects......