The following category describes the importance of archaeology in the interpretation and understanding of history and evolution. Links feature archaeological research, lecture transcripts, research publications, educational information. archaeological projects, historical and biblical research, Also included are association membership opportunities, local societies, annual meeting schedules, as well as projects, articles, and online book sales.

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• Archaeological Institute of America - Aims to support archaeological research and publication and protect the world's cultural heritage. Membership, local societies, annual meeting, lectures, publications, education.
• CenturyOne Foundation - A nonprofit corporation aiming to fund archaeological projects, historical and biblical research, publications and education on the first century A.D. Projects, articles, online bookstore.
• Computer Applications in Archaeology - An international organization bringing together archaeologists, mathematicians and computer scientists. Annual conference proceedings published (list of titles).
• Earthwatch Institute - This international nonprofit organization places paying volunteers of all ages on short-term research expeditions worldwide. Helps scientists on 140 projects from archaeology to zoology.
• Foundation for Exploration and Research on Cultural Origins - A private foundation started in 1992 by Thor Heyerdahl and Fred Olsen, to further Dr Heyerdahl's vision of archaeology's role in demonstrating the possible relations between peoples of the past.
• Global Heritage Fund - The Global Heritage Funs mission is to help ensure the long-term preservation of humankins most important and imperiled Global Heritage sites in developing countries.
• Precolumbian Art Research Institute - Supports research and exploration of Mesoamerican civilizations.
• Protecting Archaeological Sites Today - An on-line organization dedicated to the preservation of archaeological, cultural, and historical sites, through political action and education.
• Society for American Archaeology - An international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. Education, government affairs, membership, careers and jobs.
• Stonehenge vs. the Nebra Sky Disc - We are told that the Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest known map of the heavens but Stonehenge is perhaps a 1,000 years older......