Dr Paul M Willette

  While vital and often regarded as tradition, the study of history is not always captivating. Teaching children about ancient cultures is the least of the concerns of the modern world. Without a genuine interest on history of world civilizations, it would be difficult to share its essence to students. When a person becomes aware of the past, they gain a better understanding of present societal issues.  Image source: pexels.com The study of ancient cultures is not valued as it should be, as many students lack good understanding of how historical foundations play a part in molding modern beliefs. According to historical archaeologist Dr. Paul M. Willette, a proper lesson on history would provide an individual with consciousness on dominant civilizations and their role in shaping different societies. Knowledge on this field affords one the capacity to understand current societal, political, and geographical disputes. Historical consciousness is critical in maintainin...

  Latin America is home to numerous archaeological sites. With carvings, rock paintings, ruins, and statues, the continent is easily a favorite among archaeologists and enthusiasts. Its archaeological destinations are witnesses to the incredible empires of history and great ancient American cultures. Dr. Paul M. Willette .  Image source: whc.unesco.org Image source: lonelyplanet.com    The epicenter of the most intellectual and sophisticated Mayan city, majority of Copan, Honduras Nazca Lines in Peru have been a source of puzzlement for archaeologists and tourists for more than eight decades. To get a good sight of the world-famous geoglyphs, travelers are encouraged to take short flights or climb a few elevated platforms. Dr. Paul M Willette . Argentina’s Cueva de las Manos is a marble cave with thousands of hands that are believed to have been painted on it close to ten thousand years ago. Cueva de las Manos contributes to Latin America’s many oldest and m...

  Archaeology is the study of the human past. Divided into prehistoric archaeology and historical archaeology, the study offers a record and heritage to many different cultures. The study requires a systematic approach to the discovery of material remnants of past cultures. Artifacts—big and small—are objects recovered and analyzed to connect the present to the past. Dr. Paul M. Willette.  Image source: directexpose.com Image source: projects-abroad.org    To know how and why human behavior has changed throughout history is the objective of archaeology. Archaeologists dig through patterns in the advancement of important cultural events like the innovation of farming, the birth of cities, and the fall of major civilizations in order to gather data on the reasons such events took place. Fundamentally, archaeologists are trying to come up with ways to foresee how cultures will develop and how societies can be prepared for the future. Some significant elements...