Edward V. Curtin August 17, 2016 Archaeology Dena F. Dincauze: A Towering Figure in Northeastern U. S. Archaeology Edward V. Curtin August 17, 2016 Archaeology I was saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Dena Dincauze, one of the most prominent archaeologists ever in Northeastern United States archaeology (and indeed, American archaeology).