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D. Ryan Gray

A 2nd Century Roman headstone

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How did a 2nd Century Roman headstone wind up in a New Orleans backyard?

As an archaeologist, I often get questions from the public about odd things that show up during construction or landscaping …
Elizabeth Williams, a University of New Orleans research associate, digs at the St. Louis Cathedral

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Archaeology under St. Louis Cathedral documents an unparalleled architectural history

The fieldwork part of archaeology is often what gets the most attention: the excitement that something buried for decades, centuries, …
Archaeologist Elizabeth Williams excavates inside the narthex of the St. Louis Cathedral

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Peering under St. Louis Cathedral: UNO archaeology project documents three centuries of history

As an archaeologist who specializes in the City of New Orleans, I’m used to receiving calls and emails from people …