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Mystery Train: How Did a Conductor’s Badge Get From Michigan to Markham?

03/06/2018

This month, the TRCA Archaeology team shines our spotlight on an unusual artifact recovered from the Lewis Site in the Town of...

This month, the TRCA Archaeology team shines our spotlight on an unusual artifact recovered from the Lewis Site in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, formerly the Township of Markham: a metal badge inscribed M.C.R.R. Conductor. Students from the Boyd Archaeological Field School discovered the badge during excavations in 2007. Based on comparisons to a similar badge in...

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Ecological Interlopers – Understanding Invasive Species

03/01/2018

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Catch of the Day: Archaeology Students Land a Big One

01/24/2018

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The Living City Art Exhibition Explores Environmental Sustainability in the Toronto Region

11/23/2017

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Looking Back: Humber Grove

10/13/2017

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Solving an Archaeological Mystery: A Tale of Serendipity

09/11/2017

During the field season of 2007, TRCA archaeologists were conducting excavations at the Lewis Site, a former 19th century homestead with a unique...

During the field season of 2007, TRCA archaeologists were conducting...

During the field season of 2007, TRCA archaeologists were conducting excavations at the Lewis Site, a former 19th century homestead with a unique kiln complex, which indicated that industrial activities were an important part of past daily life at...

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