Our guest this week, Avery Warkentin, is completing her Master's in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford. She's passionate about historical education, archaeological conservation and environmental sustainability. Her current research is focused on the artistic and archaeological manifestations of cultural interaction throughout the Roman provinces. She hopes to pursue a career in objects conservation upon completion of her Master's. Join Avery and myself as we dig deep into the history of humanity -- who know's what we'll unearth on this slightly-longer-than-usual episode of Abstract!
Questions Answered
What is Archaeology?
What and how does it teach us about history?
What makes a fruitful archaeological site or exciting archaeological find?
What is the process of archaeological discovery, from dig to display case?
What does the future of archaeology look like?
How do we learn about abstract phenomena like culture through the discovery of physical objects?
How do define a civilization and what are its main characteristics?
Are we obliged to ever return findings to the countries from whence they came?
and many, many, many more!
Topics & Concepts
Objectivity in The Historical Record
Digging from Conclusions
Heinrich Schliemann
Importance: The What & The Where
Sites: Old & New
The Discovery Process
Dating: Stratigraphy, Dendrochronology & C-14
Context: Social, Cultural, Economic
The Impact of Archaeology
History
Culture
Hybrid Architecture
Religious Defaulting
Civilization
The Future of Archaeology
Repatriation & Dan Hicks
Avery Warkentin: Reach her on Instagram & Twitter: @aevrynicole
Prof. Dan Hicks:
Website: https://www.danhicks.uk/
Twitter: @profdanhicks
Book: Brutish Museums: http://www.plutobooks.com/9780745341767/the-brutish-museums/
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