October 24, 2025
Virtual Program: Archaeology
Select Fridays
12:15pm
About Virtual Learn at Lunchtime:
Learn at Lunchtime is a program featuring a variety of exciting lectures and presentations.
Presentations will start at 12:15 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes followed by a question and answer period.
The State Museum’s Learn at Lunchtime programs are free. Pre-Register Here
Topic on Friday, October 24
How Buried Soil Horizons Form and Their Importance to Archaeology
When archaeologists dig into the ground, they often find layers of soil that tell a story about how the landscape has changed over time. One of the most important of these layers is called a buried soil horizon—a former land surface that got covered by later flooding or sediment. These ancient surfaces can show where people once lived, hunted, or traveled. In this talk, we’ll explore how these buried soils form, especially along rivers and streams where flooding and erosion shape the land. This presentation is perfect for anyone curious about how the land preserves clues to ancient human activity—and how soil can be one of archaeology’s best storytellers.
Brian L. Fritz is the Owner and Principal Archaeological Investigator for Quemahoning, LLC, a cultural resources consulting business specializing in geoarchaeology, soil geomorphology, and GIS solutions for complex archaeological projects. He holds a B.S. in geology and a B.A. in Anthropology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a M.S. in Geology from the University of Akron. He is a registered professional archaeologist (RPA) with twenty years of experience in conducting archaeological excavations. As the inventor of the PaleoDigger machine and founder of the ArchaeologyX YouTube Channel, he brings a unique blend of expertise and innovation to the field of First American studies.
This free virtual program is presented via Zoom. Registration is required.
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