Category Archives: Olduvai Gorge

Alex’s Blog: Sunday Funday at Olduvai (6/23)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by al125

Today, we got an introduction to the paleo archeological work occurring at Olduvai Gorge. Dr. Manuel showed us around the Olduvai Museum, explaining to us the evidence of human and environmental evolution throughout the past six million years. The coolest … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Blog: June 27: The Fellowship of the Stone Tool

Posted on July 1, 2024 by cap15

There once was a cat we named Rabies He was the cutest of babies We’d like to give pets But he’s seen no vets We’ll save cat cuddles for Istanbul, maybe We started off our morning bright and early with … Continue reading →

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It’s a bones day baby

Posted on July 1, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Last day at Olduvai Gorge! Dr. Manuel started our morning by giving us a quick briefing on different kinds of bone breakage and modifications by carnivores and hominins. With our brains filled with new knowledge, we headed over to the … Continue reading →

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Tachycardia in Tanzania

Posted on July 1, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Good morning starshine, the earth says hello! Today marks the first day in history that Rice students have assisted with archaeological excavations at Olduvai Gorge! We headed over to site BK, a 1.35 million-year-old site with lots of megafauna fossils, … Continue reading →

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Human Quadrat – IT’S ALIVE!!!

Posted on July 1, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

I got to work with an Olduvai research team today! Marlo, Caroline, Alex, and I joined Dr. Charles and Alaz on the eastern Serengeti plains surveying a site for the remains of carnivore kills. If you’ve ever watched a nature … Continue reading →

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Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to dig we go

Posted on July 1, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Let it be known that being brutally awoken by stomach cramps and a non-solid bowel movement is not a very fun way to start your morning. Alas, I must regretfully report that the status of my digestive health has turned … Continue reading →

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Consider me a paleoarchaeology girly

Posted on June 30, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Today starts the part of this trip where I am completely out of my element. I came into this class knowing nothing about paleoarchaeology, but what I’ve learned today has really opened my eyes to a new interest of mine. … Continue reading →

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The lion definitely sleeps tonight

Posted on June 30, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

I am excited to announce that the new campsite setup is fantastic! The wind has got nothing on us now, and the sand stayed on the ground where it belongs. The Dune experience was cool for one night, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Party in Olbalbal (neck must be >5 ft to enter)

Posted on June 30, 2024 by McKenna Castleberry

Happy World Giraffe Day!! Our first night at Olduvai was a rough one. We set up camp in the windiest spot possible and all got an inch of sand in our tents. But we have all started the Olduvai skincare … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Blog: Hanging out at Olduvai (6/21)

Posted on June 25, 2024 by al125

The first night of camping was not kind to us. We got struck with unusually strong winds, which gracefully (violently) picked up all the sand surrounding us and kindly (abrasively) placed it atop us as we slept in our tents. … Continue reading →

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