Robert A. Birmingham served as Wisconsin State Archaeologist between 1989 and 2004 and is the author of many articles and publications in Wisconsin archaeology and history. He now teaches anthropology at UW- Waukesha and writes from his home in Madision, Wisconsin. He is the co-author of the award winning books Indian Mounds of Wisconsin (UW-Press) and Aztalan: Mysteries of An Ancient Indian Town (Wisconsin Historical Society Press). Mr. Birmingham is  the recipient of the Increase Lapham Research Medal from the Wisconsin Archeological Society and the 2007 State Park Hero award from the Friends of Wisconsin Parks for his promotional and educational work at Aztalan State Park.