A New Publication! – Faces of Archaeology, by Founder Theo Chiang

Posted on November 11, 2022February 12, 2023 by Theo Chiang

Hello Everyone,

After months of extensive work, I am proud to present my book, "Faces of Archaeology". This book is a compilation of podcasts, blogs, and essays that I have collected over the years and serves two important purposes.

Firstly, Faces of Archaeology aims to combat the image of archaeology as an esoteric field by providing insights into the lives of professors in the field. Archaeologists provide insights on why they’ve dedicated whole careers to archaeology as well as how archaeology can be applied in an interdisciplinary way to benefit other fields. By looking into the past, we can benefit our future. Secondly, the book also serves as a testament to my own journey in archaeology and my commitment to bring opportunity to young people interested in this field. Despite facing obstacles such as the Covid-19 pandemic and legal issues, I have found my way around and am now passionate about providing opportunities for the next generation of archaeologists.

The book is available in electronic and physical form on Amazon. All proceeds of my book go towards the Excavation Nations Donation Station, whose proceeds go to providing archaeological resources and books to underprivileged districts.

Best, Theo Chiang

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