Links and Resources

Archaeometry Research at McMaster

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McMaster’s Archaeological XRF Laboratory Learn More

This laboratory is a specialized analytical facility at McMaster University that uses X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to analyze ancient artifacts. Directed by Dr. Tristan Carter.

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Analysis of Organic Residues at McMaster: Michael Gregg and Greg Slater Learn More

Michael Gregg and Greg Slater have been working towards extracting organic residues from pottery.

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Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy Learn More

The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) at McMaster University is a national facility offering advanced electron and ion microscopy. Serving over 500 users annually, CCEM supports research across disciplines and contributes to over 140 publications each year. Supported by the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research.

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McMaster’s Nuclear Reactor Learn more

A 5 MW multi-purpose reactor that provides neutrons for research and medical isotope production. It is Canada’s most powerful research reactor and the nation’s only major neutron source.

Useful Ceramic Resources

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Ceramics for the Archaeologist Learn More

Ann Sheppard’s classic text Ceramics for the Archaeologists is available for download care of the Carnegie Institution for Science.

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An Interview with Jim Stoltman on Ceramic Petrography Learn More

Investigate ancient technologies, provenance, petrography, archaeology, and ceramics through an interview with Jim Stoltman.

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University of College London’s Excellent Intensive Short Course Learn More

Learn more about archaeology through the programs and courses taught at University College London instructed by Dr. Patrick Quinn.

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Laboratory for Analysis of Cultural Materials at the University of Delaware Learn More

Explore microscopy and other analytical methods along with ethnographic fieldwork and historical research to preserve historic materials, directed by Dr. Chandra Reedy.