Here are some popular magazines on a number of different topics involving archaeology and anthropology that may be of interest. We've organized the list by appropriate reading level for your convenience. Check with your local library for more information. You may also want to check with your state archeologist or State Historic Preservation Officer for information on state or regional publications.

Magazines For Kids

Dig
Published in cooperation with the Archaeological Institute of America, this magazine for kids, covers a broad range of contemporary archaeological topics across the world.

Faces
Magazine of world cultures, written for readers 9-14.
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/facemain.htm

Zinj
Innovative online magazine for kids, covering a range of archaeological issues.

American Legacy Jr.
"African-American History and Culture for kids". Magazine covers a number of issues directly related to cultural anthropology.
http://www.americanheritage.com/AMLEGACY/alm-jr.html

Cobblestone
Magazine covering American history, written for ages 9-14.
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/cobbmain.htm

Magazines for General Audiences
American Archaeology
The Archaeological Conservancy's magazine covering archaeology in the United States, with some additional coverage of Canada and Latin America.

American Legacy
"Celebrating African-American History and Culture". Magazine covers a number of issues directly related to cultural anthropology, as well as periodic articles focusing on archaeology.
http://www.americanheritage.com/amlegacy/home.html

Archaeology Magazine
Archaeological Institute of America's magazine, covering a broad range of contemporary archaeological topics across the world.

Archaeology Today
Magazine covering a broad range of archaeological topics both across the discipline and across the world.

Common Ground
The National Park Service's magazine dedicated to archeology and ethnography in the public interest.

CRM
The National Park Service's magazine dedicated to contemporary issues within the Cultural Resource Management field. A selection of issues of particular interest to ethnography and archeology are available.

Cultural Survival
Magazine focusing on a number of issues directly related to both anthropology and archeology.

Discover
Magazine focusing on a number of issues related to anthropology and human cultures.
http://www.discover.com/

National Geographic
Published by the National Geographic Society, National Geographic magazine explores issues related to human cultures around the world.

Native Americas: Hemispheric Journal of Indigenous Issues
Magazine focusing on contemporary Native American political and cultural issues.

Native Peoples
Magazine focusing on Native American arts and culture.
http://www.nativepeoples.com/

Natural History
Magazine published by the American Museum of Natural History.

Science
Magazine focusing on a number of issues related to anthropology and archeology.

Science News
The weekly newsmagazine of Science focusing on issues related to anthropology and archeology.

Scientific American
Magazine focusing on science, technology, business and culture.
http://www.sciam.com

Smithsonian
Magazine published by the Smithsonian Institution, focuses on culture, arts and history.

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