A Brief Note on the Texas Early Triangle Type

Central States Archaeological Societies 2012 July Journal   by Malcolm T. McLaughlin, Aurora CO.  Figure 1. Early triangles with triangular blades.  The Texas Early Triangle is an artifact type found predominantly in […]

A Few Kentucky Rockshelter Treasures

by Steven R. Cooper, Editor Central States archaeological Society Hugh Dossett (right) and Dennis Vesper (left) exploring the entrance to the Mud River Rock Shelter in Logan County, Kentucky, in […]

My Thanksgiving Bird

Central States Archaeological Societies January 1999 Journal Robert Whitehead  Kentwood, Michigan Birdstone found by Robert Whitehead in Randolph County, Indiana. In 1964 at Thanksgiving I took my family from Grand […]

Stunning Tennessee Flint

by Steven R. Cooper, E.I.C. In ancient times, state lines did not exist. However, the ancient peoples that inhabited the region today known as Tennessee left behind stunning works of […]

I Inherited An Arrowhead Collection

Are you the proud owner of a collection of inherited arrowheads, unsure of what to do with them? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves in possession of these historical […]

Inherited Arrowhead Collection

Are you the proud owner of a collection of inherited arrowheads, unsure of what to do with them? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves in possession of these historical […]

Clues to the Past

Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol. 58, No. 3 (July 2011), pp. 162–163 Central States Archaeological Societies, Inc. At top: The Ivory Billed Woodpecker (center) was thought to be the inspiration […]

Mississippian Ritual Weaponry

Originally published in the Central States Archaeological Journal July 1981 by David H. Dye, University of Memphis At top: Figure 1. Raptor talon effigy bifaces excavated from a house floor, […]