Archaeology

Archaeology was the scientific discipline of excavating, studying and learning from the past.

When the Second Doctor was on Telos he was referred to as an archaeologist. (TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen) The Fifth Doctor's companion Peri Brown had at least a passing interest in archaeology. (TV: Planet of Fire) Another companion, Bernice Summerfield, was by trade an archaeologist before she met the Seventh Doctor, and had a supposed degree qualifying her as a professor in it, though not an official one. (PROSE: Love and War) Bernice specialised in archaeological studies after they parted. River Song held a doctorate on the subject from the Luna University. She eventually became a professor after being pardoned for "murdering" the Doctor. The Tenth Doctor said, "I'm a time traveler. I point and laugh at archaeologists!" (TV: Silence in the Library) The Eleventh Doctor implied that people intent on finding him pursued the discipline of archaeology. (TV: Let's Kill Hitler)

Archaeological digs, explorations and expeditions

• An archaeological dig in Alaska unearthed the Permians. (AUDIO: The Land of the Dead)
• An archaeological dig at the Devil's Hump awakened Azal. (TV: The Dæmons)
• An archaeological expedition by Dr. Fendelman discovered "Eustace", the fossilised and dormant skull of a Fendahl Core. (TV: Image of the Fendahl)
• The Galis Expedition and later the Walker Expedition investigated the remnants of the Disciples of the Light civilisation on the planet Krop Tor. (TS: Tardisode 8, TV: The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit)
• Professor River Song led an archaeological team, which included an engineer (Other Dave) and archaeologists (Anita and Proper Dave), to the Library. (TV: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead)
• An archaeological unearthing of the Cyber-tombs of Telos led by Professor Parry temporarily awoke Cybermen that were low on energy. (TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen)