In this episode, we take a closer look at five facts about the academic discipline of archaeology:
- The differences between palaeontology and archaeology;
- why Lara Croft and Indiana Jones are not technically archaeologists by modern standards;
- which tool is the most highly valued by field archaeologists;
- a quick look at the various specialties in archaeology as an academic discipline;
- and finally, a brief overview of the cultural impact of the Indiana Jones franchise on the field of archaeology as a whole.
WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:
- Desecration of tomb mentions
- Imperialism mentions
- Colonialism mentions
- Nazi mentions
- Death mentions
As well as MAJOR spoilers for the Indiana Jones franchise, so if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.
