John Worth

John Worth is Professor of Anthropology at the University of West Florida's College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. As principal investigator of the Tristán de Luna archaeological site, he researches early European settlements and Native American interactions through archaeological and ethnohistorical methods.

His expertise spans Spanish colonial history, indigenous societies, and archaeological field techniques. Research focuses on cultural exchanges during colonial encounters, material culture analysis, and settlement patterns in the American Southeast.

Publications consistently examine colonial-indigenous interfaces through artifact studies, mission archaeology, and analysis of historical expeditions. Recent works document indigenous agricultural practices, colonial supply systems, and refugee mission communities.

• Rembert Patrick Award for best scholarly book on Florida history (1999)

He directs field schools training students in excavation techniques while maintaining extensive professional networks through archaeological associations and review boards.