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Flotation - The basics

Cynthia A. Kocik, MVAC Research Intern, highlights a method archaeologists use to recover very small items from archaeological sites in two videos. Flotation: The Basics gives a brief overview of the process.  Flotation: Step by Step provides an in depth look, from field to sorted remains.

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MVAC Educational Programs are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This project was supported in part by the National Science Foundation. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Foundation.