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Archaeologists recovered a chunk of coral from a Spanish shipwreck, and x-rays revealed a hollow space where a metal sword had disintegrated. This sword is a cast made by pumping resin into the hollow. Summary Spanish Sword (cast) From the East Coast of Florida Dates to 17th–18th century Coll
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On display Sept. 23, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018, Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating: 100 Years @FloridaMuseum celebrated the Museum’s rich history and featured objects that reveal stories about everything from human health to prehistoric life to invasive species. Each Museum collection was asked to contribute
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Spanish colonists used olive jars to ship olive oil, wine, honey and other goods. Archaeologists rarely find intact jars. This olive jar is also unique because of the painted red “R�, likely the maker’s initial. Summary Spanish Olive Jar From Ciudad Trujillo, Dominica Republic Dates to AD 1500
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Mammoths once roamed Florida but went extinct about 10,000 years ago, in part due to human hunting. This is the real jaw of the mammoth skeleton on permanent display in the Denny Gallery in our main Museum lobby. Summary Columbian Mammoth Jaw (Mammuthus columbi) From Aucilla River, Florida Liv
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Fossil evidence shows that the two-horned rhinoceros once roamed the plains of North America in great numbers. The bones and tooth wear seen in this bone bed reveal a mix of juveniles, mature adults and older individuals. Summary Rhinoceros Bone Bed (Menoceras) From Western Nebraska Lived ~20
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This object is on permanent display in the South Florida People & Environments exhibit, located in the “Native American Legacy� gallery. Summary Plaque with Painted Woodpecker From Collier Co., Florida Dates to ~AD 650-750 Collection South Florida Archaeology Story This is a painti
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Alligator olseni is one of the best known extinct crocodilians. These fossils are an intermediate species between primitive and more recent alligators, and hold important clues to understanding alligator evolution. Summary Ancient Alligator Skull (Alligator olseni) From Gilchrist Co., Florida
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Museum scientists recently described the Gulf Coast Indigo Snake as a separate species from the similar Atlantic Coast snakes. These snakes are in decline due to habitat loss across the state, making it critical to understand the differences in populations for conservation efforts. Summary Gulf
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Books and recordkeeping were important in Spanish colonial daily life, but evidence is rare at archaeological sites. These books clasps may have secured important documents, bibles or other books. Summary Spanish Book Clasps From Puerto Real, Haiti and Nueva Cádiz, Venezuela Dates to 16th cent
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Chilkat blankets were the ultimate prestige objects on the Pacific Northwest Coast, being expensive and made of rare materials. Both men and women wore the blankets over the shoulder during dances and ceremonies. Summary Chilkat Blanket Made by Tlingit people, Alaska Dates to ~1850–1885 Colle
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