To become an archaeologist, you must earn at least a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a related subject like underwater shipwreck exploration. Once you’ve given an ounce of blood, sweat, and tears by surviving a field school where you learned how to dig nice square pits, you’re qualified to be a “shovel bum,” as entry-level field techs are lovingly called. Eventually you can work your way up to crew chief and make other people buy you beer.