Most archaeology deals with rubbish: the discarded, the broken, the stuff that doesn’t deserve a second life but got one anyway, as the ghost of culture past.

The latest special edition from All About History is a great way to learn more about archaeology and ancient civilizations, such as the Vikings and Ancient Greeks.

So, really, experimental archaeology is the future of the field. Nsikan Akpan: A future with echoes of the past. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Nsikan Akpan in Kent, Ohio. Listen to this Segment.

Archaeology is fun. It’s so much fun that sometimes people do not treat it with the seriousness it deserves. Studying the past, through what people leave behind, can offer insights into some of ...