Arcanology

The systematic and scientific study of magical theory, arcane energy, and supernatural phenomena. While "magic" refers to the act of casting spells, Arcanology refers to the academic discipline of understanding how those spells work. It involves the analysis of ley lines, the molecular structure of mana, and the historical evolution of ancient enchantments. It is essentially the physics and history of the supernatural world.

Etymology:

Root: Latin arcānus (hidden or secret), from arca (a chest or box).

Study: Greek logos (reason or discourse), used as the suffix -logy to indicate a systematic science or branch of knowledge.

Literal Translation: The science of hidden secrets.

"Frieren doesn't just collect spells for power; her lifelong dedication to arcanology is about uncovering the fundamental logic behind how magic shaped history."

"Why is the curriculum about Arcanology so damn hard?"

Arcanology by I Luv Furrett March 24, 2026

Areaology 

The worship of the all-encompassing Area, AKA David Bowie's crotch. A kind of pseudo-religious cult practise that involves repeatedly watching such films as 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' and 'Labyrinth' in which the Area stars. Areaologists believe that the Area is with them at all hours of the night and day and that its presence can be linked to the creation of the Earth and all its inhabitants.

Areaology is quickly becoming accepted throughout most English-speaking countries.

Areaology by Jackie Deram August 2, 2006

Facebook Archaeology 

To dig up old facebook posts by liking or commenting, flooding people's facebook spaces with posts and statuses from five years ago or older. This practice is most successful when done to posts made before facebook likes were implemented, staking the archaeologists' claim.

"Oh man, my wall is filled with embarrassing prom photos. Looks like someone did some facebook archaeology last night."

Facebook Archaeology by Forgaman December 1, 2014

Alanology 

The study of all things relating to Alan Wilson, a founding member, harmonica player, guitar player and blues genius of Canned Heat. These include the study of blues guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, John Lee Hooker, and Son House. Alanology also includes the study of nature and conservation.

My friend Rebecca knows Alanology better than anyone I know. Not only does she play a mean harmonica but she's so in tuned with nature just like Alan was.

Alanology by exptruth09 May 26, 2011

urban archeology 

The act of digging through one's garage, storage, closets, etc in search of lost artifacts and or in the process of reducing the amount of 'stuff' collected over the years.

1. We're getting ready to move, so we're going to storage to do a little urban archeology.

2. I ran into Cynthia and had to do a little urban archeology to find her phone number.

urban archeology by Jake R Slater May 6, 2009

archaeology

1. (What archaeology should be) You've started your archaeology course. It's the first day, you have your hat, whip and designer stuble and are ready to go and kick ass. Everything is exciting, there are always nazi scum to shoot, imprisoned children to free and artefact s to "rescue". If you are an archaeologist you can also get laid easily.

2. What archaeology is :( . You're there, on your uni course, let's say in Exeter for example. Pen in hand. Peering around the lecture theatre at various other odd looking characters that look like they should never have been allowed to leave wales , sommerset or whatever random back country they escaped from. There's hours of looking at dendrochronology, pollen diagrams, and geophysical bull shit. (That's not the good kind of pollen either :( ) Archaeology causes insanity, a strong accent and excitement over broken ceramics .

Avoid at all costs. Unless you are already displaying archaeology symptoms, then you may well enjoy.

*queue theme music* Look at him killing all those nazi's! He must have done archaeology!

This week you will be looking at carbonised grain and what it can tell us about past cultures and how they farmed.

archaeology by Real Archaeologist September 4, 2005

archaeology

The science of travelling around the world with a bullwhip and a fedora hat, ocasionally beating the everliving fuck out of some goddamn nazis!

Dr. Jones, Barnett College, New York

archaeology by Le Saboteur June 7, 2005