Boomtown Saloons

This is a story that informs how we learn other people’s stories. Archaeology is more than just digging around; when done right, it relies on historical knowledge of an area to better select what should be excavated and why. The resulting materials are then analyzed so we can expand on the known history. By sharing the stories behind the digs of four Virginia City, Nevada, saloons, Kelly Dixon has methodically revealed how excavations can shed light on a culture’s dining habits, vices and