r/AskArchaeology is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses archaeology, career, ancient, archeology, and fieldwork, and they frequently recommend/review masters programs.
A place to ask questions of archaeologists! What is it like digging on an excavation? Do you have a question about a specific archaeological site? Do you want to know what it is like being an archaeologist in different countries? Get an archaeologist's opinion on recent discoveries or common theories?
Popular Themes in r/AskArchaeology
#1
Advice Requests
: "Academics and industry professionals - question on presenting research at conferences."
6 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Where can I find good volunteer opportunities for archaeological digs?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskArchaeology
#1
Archaeology
: "Why doesn't Archaeology In the US Get Enough Attention?"
182 posts
#2
Career
: "41F and considering a Career in archaeology, is it too late to start? MA vs 2nd BA?"
26 posts
#3
Ancient
15 posts
#4
Archeology
: "How much of Archeology is lab work vs feild work?"
10 posts
#5
Fieldwork
: "Have you ever accidentally broken an artifact? Or had a similar mishap?"
9 posts
#6
Artifacts
: "Who can I contact about possible Artifacts I found?"
9 posts
#7
Identification
9 posts
#8
Masters
8 posts
#9
Books
: "Recommendations for Books about Sumerian history?"
7 posts
#10
Found
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskArchaeology
Masters Programs
2 reviews
#1
Sapienza University of Rome
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
University of York
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AskArchaeology
#1
Question
: "3 questions. Were Neanderthal females stronger than the average homo sapien male ? How distinct would the Neanderthal facial structure look on a superficial level ? Why didn't any Black Neanderthals exist ?"
107 posts
#2
Question - Career/University Advice
: "I’m almost 30 - is going back to school for Archaeology reasonable?"
63 posts
#3
Discussion
: "If you met a neanderthal, could you tell they weren't human?"
18 posts
#4
LEGO League Challenge
: "Feedback Request: Student-Developed Heat Stress App for Archeologists' safety"
4 posts
#5
Grumpy archaeology rant!
: "Telling people not to pursue archaeology is not helpful"
2 posts
#6
News
: "SAA Public Archaeology Interest Group Letter Re: Student Robotics Competitions"
2 posts
#7
Article
: "New research exploring the chemistry behind Kykeon, the mysterious drink of ancient Eleusis"
1 post
#8
Meet Archaeologists
: "Does anyone need a volunteer in digging archeological sites?"
1 post
#9
Publication
: "Recommendations of Archeological publications"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AskArchaeology
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Last updated: May 31, 2026