Society for Historical Archaeology Holds 45th Annual Conference in Baltimore

Members of the Society for Historical Archaeology from around the world have gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, for their 45th Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology. The five-day event started on January 4, 2012, and was held at the Marriott Waterfront.

How Porunthal’s Rice Grains Provided Insight to an Indian Writing System

Rice paddy samples found in the Porunthal graveyard archaeological site were from 5th century BC, Pondicherry University History Professor K. Rajan announced during a private gathering organized by the Manarkeni Journal. The paddy samples were contained in pottery engraved with Tamil-Brahmi script. According to Prof. Rajan, who is also the director of the excavation project [...]

Beta Analytic Supports ASOR Annual Meeting as Bronze Sponsor

For the second time, Beta Analytic has joined the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) Annual Meeting roster of sponsors. The annual meeting was held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California, from November 16 to November 19, 2011. As in 2010, Beta Analytic was a bronze sponsor at this year’s event.

Beta Analytic Promotes AMS Dating Services at India Archaeology Meeting

Andrew Pal, Beta Analytic Head of India Operations, participated at the joint annual meeting of the Indian Archaeological Society (45th conference), Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies (39th conference), and Indian History and Culture Society (35th conference). The three-day conference was held at Mar Gregorios Renewal Centre in Nalanchira, India.

Beta Analytic Participates in German Archaeology Congress

Alexander Shroff, Beta Analytic Deputy Manager for European Operations, represented the company at the 7. Deutscher Archäologiekongress (7th German Archaeological Congress) held in Bremen, Germany. The congress was held at the University of Bremen from October 3 to October 7, 2011.

Beta Analytic Supports Conference of Women Archaeologists Working in South Asia

Andrew Pal, Beta Analytic’s head of India operations, has participated in the First Annual Conference of the International Association for Women Archaeologists Working in South Asia (IAWAWSA). The conference was held at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India, from August 22 to August 24, 2011.

India Department of Archaeology and Museums Seeks More Precise Dates for Annigeri Skulls

In an interview with Rohith BR of DNA English Daily Bangalore, Department of Archaeology and Museums Director R. Gopal said they will be sending samples to Beta Analytic to get more precise dates for the skulls excavated in Annigeri, Dharwad District, in the province of Karnataka. The skulls were previously dated by the Institute of [...]

Carbon-14 Dating Lab Beta Analytic Supports Sediment 2011 as Sponsor

ISO 17025-accredited carbon-14 dating lab Beta Analytic is co-sponsoring the “Sediments: Archives of the Earth System” conference to help foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas between young researchers and experts in sedimentary geology. Sediment 2011 is going to be held at the University of Leipzig’s Institute for Geophysics and Geology from June 23 to [...]