Antique Archaeology Blog
The Journal of Antique Archaeology and Mike Wolfe
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WANDERLUST: VISITING YOSEMITE
Tanner Wendell is a photographer based in Seattle specializing in adventure, landscapes, dreaming, and exploring. He is also very passionate about abolishing modern day slavery. He self-published his book “Shoot The Skies” which...
![THE HITCHHIKERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI: LIFE ON A TRASH BARGE](http://antiquearchaeology.com/cdn/shop/articles/featured-living-waters_20x12_crop_center.jpg?v=1704343849)
THE HITCHHIKERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI: LIFE ON A TRASH BARGE
Cleaning Up the Rivers of America
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ABANDONED ANTOINETTE HALL: THE SECRET STAGE
The papers were signed and the deal was done. STAAR Theatre, a community theatre group that had outgrown its old space to the point of even breaking fire codes, had just found a property into...
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ABANDONED AMERICA: DISMANTLING THE DREAM
“What leads us to leave places behind and what are the consequences of doing so?” Matthew Christopher, a 39-year-old internationally acclaimed photographer, has spent the last decade documenting the forgotten...
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5 UNIQUE NEW YEAR’S BALL DROPS IN AMERICA
Did you know the first New Year’s ball drop was actually intended to help sailors? It’s true. Originally called a “time ball” in England back in 1829, sailors set their...
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FORGOTTEN IOWA: REDISCOVERING HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS
A 28-year-old’s journey to all 947 towns in the Hawkeye State Ask Cody Weber why he feels so motivated to spend his savings, sleep in his car, and outrun stray...
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BAILEY SWAN: 8,500 MILES TO FEED THE BODY AND SOUL
Nutrition student drops out of college in pursuit of permaculture, personal growth, and cross-country rides Bailey Swan told her parents that she was miserable in college. Even as an excelling nutrition student at...
![THE HISTORY OF SUPPER CLUBS: BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR DINNER](http://antiquearchaeology.com/cdn/shop/articles/TIMMERMANS-SUPPER-CLUB-featured_20x12_crop_center.jpg?v=1695607047)
THE HISTORY OF SUPPER CLUBS: BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR DINNER
In the 1930s, one hungry Wisconsinite, named Lawrence Frank, traveled to Beverly Hills, California. He packed only his desire and determination to open a fine dining restaurant that would be...