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Publisher: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Northwest Origins: An Introduction to the Geologic History of Washington State 
 "Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and rising young mountains all remind us that Washington State is situated along the violent boundary between ocean and continent." Maps, drawings, and photos from space illustrate an easy-to-understand history of "one of the most geologically active regions of the Earth." From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/geo_history_wa/ Topics: Geology Last updated Mar 21, 2004 Fossils of Washington
Fossilized plants, insects, and marine animals are featured in this pair of exhibits from Seattle's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Includes images of fossilized leaves and flowers from northeast Washington state's Okanogan region. Also compares ancient invertebrates, salmon, and dolphin fossils with their modern counterparts in western Washington state. Together, these collections offer "clues to the Pacific Northwest's geologic and biologic past." http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/paleontology/wa_fossils.php Topics: Animals, Geology Last updated Jun 2, 2006 The Spider Myths Site: Myths, Misconceptions, and Superstitions About Spiders
Topics include "General Fallacies," such as spiders are insects; "Myths about Identifying Spiders," such as they are easy to identify; "House Spider Myths," including information about wolf spiders; "Just Plain Weird Stories," including urban legends about spiders in airplane toilet seats; and "Myths about 'Dangerous' Spiders." From the Curator of Arachnids at Burke Museum, Washington state. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/spidermyth/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Dec 23, 2004 Mammals of Washington
This attractive site features a checklist of all 148 species of mammals found in Washington state--32 marine species, 16 species of flying mammals, and 91 species of land mammals. These are grouped according to their biological order. Photographs, distribution maps, range in Washington, habitat, diet, identifying features, and links are provided for each animal. From the University of Washington's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/mammalogy/mamwash/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Entwined with Life: Native American Basketry
This online exhibit from Seattle's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture features "more than 500 Native American baskets from the ... permanent collection, and more than 60 contemporary baskets loaned by their makers." Browse baskets by intended use (such as cooking or gathering) or style, view samples from the museum's research area, and play the "Basket I-D Game." Also includes a link to the museum's searchable database, which includes the basketry collection. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/baskets/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Dec 16, 2003 The Archaeology of West Point
This online presentation looks at the West Point Archaeological Site, which is located in Discovery Park, in the Magnolia District of Seattle. It features essays, images of the site and of artifacts found in the excavation of the site, audio, lesson plans, and a bibliography. From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/westpoint/ Topics: Archaeology Last updated Jul 7, 2006 Herpetology at the Burke
Learn about Washington state's "25 species of reptiles and 27 species of amphibians -- some [of which are] found nowhere else in the world." Features a list of the reptiles and amphibians with descriptions and images of some of the species, including salamanders, frogs, snakes, lizards, and turtles. Also provides links to related websites, and history and details about herpetology research at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/herpetology/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 24, 2006 Native People of Washington State
Lists Washington state tribes, Indian schools (K-12), and Native American museums and cultural centers. The tribe list includes options to search the ethnology collection of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture for images of items from each tribe. Also includes a list of Northwest Coast tribal and language names. Updated annually. From the Burke Museum at the University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/ethnology/native.php Topics: Native Americans Last updated May 31, 2006 Chinese Students at the University of Washington
"The on-line exhibit on the Chinese Students at the University of Washington invites you to explore the 100-year history of Chinese Students at the U.W., experience their personal stories and learn the culture exchange between America and China through their life." Features a brief history of Chinese students in America, data, and annotated galleries of photos arranged by time period (1905-2005). From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/chinesestudents/home.htm Topics: United States History Last updated Aug 25, 2006 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Mural
Material about a recent narrative painting "that presents, as accurately as possible, the arrival of Lewis and Clark on the West Coast from a perspective inclusive of Native people. ... Northwest artist Chris Hopkins worked in consultation with Burke Museum Director ... and members of the Chinook Tribe." Includes an image of the mural, sketches, and associated artifacts. From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/lewisclark/ Topics: United States History Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Reverent Remembrance: Honoring the Dead
Companion to an exhibit that "explore[s] the ancient Celtic roots of Halloween, the colorful Mexican Day of the Dead, mummification and other death rituals in ancient Egypt, Indonesian cliff burials, and modern American memorials, including those following the 9/11 tragedy." The site includes descriptions of activities and beliefs, exhibit handouts, and links to related sites. From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/RR/ Topics: Death & Dying, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 16, 2006 Kennewick Man on Trial
"The human remains popularly known as 'Kennewick Man,' found on federal lands in Eastern Washington in 1996, have become the subject of a lawsuit." The Burke Museum "serves as a court-ordered neutral repository" for the remains. This site describes the remains' discovery and controversy (between archaeologists and Native American rights), and provides a timeline and links to related news stories. From the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/kman/ Topics: Archaeology, Law Last updated Sep 7, 2006 |
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