Jessica Kenmore
@jessica-kenmore
Having moved around a lot as a child, I became intrigued by the histories of my many homes. This interest continued, and I eventually became an archaeologist. I hold a BS in Archaeology from Oregon State University. These days, I do less field work and am concentrating more on writing. While I might be doing less archaeological work, my interest in travel and learning is as keen as ever.
5 Lost Cities of Ancient Egypt Rediscovered
Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.
Did Climate Change Cause the Collapse of Egypt’s New Kingdom?
Egypt’s New Kingdom was a time of great prosperity and expansion. While many forces contributed to its collapse, climate change was a major factor.
Working in Ancient Egypt: 5 Interesting Professions
Ancient Egyptian society had many professions, such as farmers, laborers, high priests, and architects. But the ancient Egyptians also had some very unusual jobs.
The Archaeological Story of the Etruscan People
While there isn’t much written history attributed to the Etruscans, archaeological evidence proves that they were a very successful and influential culture that preceded the rise of the Romans.
The Glories of the Aztec Empire under Montezuma
At the time of Spanish contact with the Aztec ruler Montezuma, the Aztecs were a successful, advanced society and major political power that was on par with their contemporaries in Europe.
4 Ancestral Puebloan Engineering Marvels
While an element of mystery surrounds the history of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, they did leave behind evidence of formal engineering in their settlements.
How Archaeological Discoveries Explain the Origins of the Philistines
The mysteries surrounding the ancient Philistines have been explained by archaeological evidence recovered from early settlements. This archaeological evidence suggests that the Philistines had more complicated origins than previously thought.