
Few but good
The eigenvector centrality and its meaning
The fourth and last of the most common measures used in network analysis is the eigenvector centrality. In this article, you will discover its meaning, how to make use of it and how to calculate it.

Change and Archaeology
A book by Rachel J. Crellin
In this recent book (2020) in Routledge’s Themes in Archaeology series, Rachel J. Crellin examines archaeological approaches to change, why those used in the past have been insufficient, and outlines a new approach.

Between you and me
Betweenness centrality and related measures
One of the most common measures used in network analysis is betweenness centrality. In this article, you will learn how to make use of it and which algorithms are used to calculate it.


Communities and computers
Archaeology on the web
For decades, archaeologists have been trying to create meaningful engagement with stakeholder communities. The continued development of the internet has provided new and diverse opportunities for participation, but also a variety of new hurdles.

Does size matter?
Measures in network analysis
In order to get a good understanding of the inner workings of network analysis, you need to get familiar with the mathematical algorithms that are used to generate the networks.

Living witness
Constructing the past on Star Trek: Voyager
One of Josho’s favourite episodes of the science-fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001) deals with the problems inherent in reconstructing the past, how the past influences the present, and how it paves the way to the future.

Weaving a better web
How to make your web appealing
Continuing her series on network analysis, Arianna explains how graphs are not only tools to use in your research, but also powerful instruments to show your results to others. She explains how you can manipulate your graphs to present information.

Becoming a spider
Learning how to weave your web
In network analysis, the shape of the network that you build, as well as what your graph looks like, and in general the results of the analysis, all depend on the matrix. Therefore, the way you structure the matrix is important.

Dating the Dark Age, part II
The conventional absolute chronology of Early Iron Age Greece
In this second article in a series on the chronology of Early Iron Age Greece, Matthew looks at the different ways in which archaeologists and historians ascribe absolute or calendar dates to the relative chronology discussed in Part I.

Not a magic wand
Picking an application for conducting network analysis
In this article, the fourth in a series on network analysis, Arianna reviews three software applications that she has tried for her research. She will explain the reasons why she opted to use ORA.