Tag: Archaeology
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Sensationalism in Archaeology: Harmful or Helpful?
Written by Etta Coleman. Through the reporting and often glamorising of discoveries, archaeology is a field which continues to capture public interest, an interest upon which the discipline heavily relies. Etta Coleman discusses the manner in which archaeological discoveries are presented through mass media and the threat this places on sustaining research.
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The Mystery of Maltese Temples
Written by Finlay Cormack. The Maltese islands are home to mysterious ancient temples as far back 3600BCE. What was the purpose of these megalithic structures? Finlay Cormack explores various possible functions and origins, varying from religious to agricultural.
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On the Nature of Archaeological Knowledge, Photography, Narrative, and Time
Written by Sofia Parkinson Klimaschewski. The practice of archaeology is one that has been recorded through photography for over a hundred years. But how do we unpack archaeological photography, and how do these photographs themselves become artefacts?
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The Historiography of Oral History: From Prehistory to the Present
Written by Tristan Craig. Oral History has become a fundamental part of contemporary historical practice. Where do its origins lie? And, what can it offer beyond textual sources?
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Lessons from the Chauvet Cave
Written by Jack McGlone. The Covid Pandemic has brought a whirlwind of hardship and uncertainty. Yet, it has also encouraged museums to think creatively about digitisation. One excellent example of this is the Chauvet Cave …
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