Minimally invasive and non-destructive analytical approaches are effective at addressing many aspects of the Woodland archaeological record in the Northeast. Encompassing everything from use of legacy data to archaeometric applications, such as micro-computed tomography, these studies have in common an effort to learn from existing collections while altering them as little as possible. In this proposed on-line session, we highlight some of the insights arising from such studies. 

From answering fundamental research questions about subsistence and diet, to untangling interregional exchange networks, interdisciplinary scholars are gleaning new insights from the archaeological record, emphasizing the importance of curated archaeological materials for future research.