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03/26/2013

'One Word, Plastics'

Although in development since the 1970s, 3D printing has suddenly emerged as one of the latest and greatest technologies. From digital scans and designs, plastics are layered to create great components of flexible and durable plastics. This technique is…

03/21/2013

Caliper is back and looking better than ever! Be on the lookout for more great changes… http://wp.me/s1Yxko-548

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11/03/2012

http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/?p=518&preview=true

The Wolstenholme Towne in Virginia reveals its bloody history through fragments of home wares, the ashy remains of its settlement and human bones. The skeleton of a man, presumably a British sold...

10/20/2012

Happy National Archaeology Day!!!

http://www.archaeological.org/NAD

Return daily starting on October 16 for the2012 National Archaeology Day Scavenger Hunt. Every day leading up to National Archaeology Day a new puzzle will be posted at noon (Eastern). Prizes will be awarded daily to two participants who solve the puzzle correctly. At the end of the contest., one ...

10/17/2012

Couldn't resist: http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/some-assembly-required/

pure genius, enough said.

05/18/2012

http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/in-search-of-history-displacing-along-the-way-the-bulletin/

The curious public often hears little about the destructive nature of archaeology. As trowels busily displace great tracks of earth, juxtaposed terrain and possible historical evidence goes wit...

04/30/2012

Inflatable Stonehenge. Image from the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Arts. Blog post 4.30.2012.

04/30/2012

To quote the great Martha Stewart, this is a Good Thing.

Start booking your trip to Scotland now, the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is hosting the most magnificent display of historical recreation ever to come to fruition (see below): ...

04/23/2012

Sculpture of Cleopatra and Mark Antony's Twins. Image by Giuseppina Capriotti. Blog Post 4.23.2012.

04/23/2012

More Incredible Museum Finds:

http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/?p=480&preview=true

In yet another example of researchers “discovering” previously overlooked yet extraordinary objects in museum collections, the Egyptian Museum of Cairo claims to have identified the...

04/20/2012

http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/girl-power-gladiators/

In modern society, female participation in competitive sports has been greatly debated. While issues of opportunity and funding command current dialogue, the analysis of a small statue at the ...

04/15/2012

http://caliperblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/titanic-graveyard/

With the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking upon us, there seems to be a sudden rejuvenation of interest in the ship’s tragic history. Surely, James Cameron’s 3D movie of ...