166K views · 816 shares | Three years ago an archaeological dig was performed at the Parker's Revenge site of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. In honor of the 245th anniversary of the battle, we are releasing the results of the project for the first time on YouTube. The preservation of America's battlefields opens the door to these important ventures. | American Battlefield Trust | Facebook

1.9K views | Archaeologists excavate ancient sites to uncover their history by analyzing stratigraphy, the superimposed layers of earth. By using methods like tree-ring dating and radiocarbon dating, archaeologists can piece together the past. Comparing pottery styles is another way to date sites, similar to identifying iPhone models by year. Have you ever wondered about the past? #archaeology #history #excavation #datingmethods #ancienthistory #stratigraphy | Patheos | Facebook