Tag Archives: Smithsonian

In The News: “Remains of English Jamestown colony leaders discovered”

One of my favorite areas of research combines bioarchaeology and history.  Being able to identify people and link them to their skeletal remains enables insight into their lives, such as connecting evidence for broken bones to specific life events.  If … Continue reading

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In The News: “Reboot the Suit: Bring Back Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit”

Funding for museums is always a challenge. Yes, there are many revenue sources, from gift shops and workshops to donations and fees.  But over the last few years, as governments have tightened funding, museums have started to search for alternate … Continue reading

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