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Art, Decay, and Archaeology

Rosemary Joyce, professor of anthropology | June 5, 2010

An editorial in Oregon’s The Daily Astorian argues that the attraction of archaeology for 90% of the public is treasure. That would be discouraging news for at least 90% of archaeologists. We think what we do is interesting because it illuminates otherwise unknown aspects of human life in the past, and sheds light on human … Continue reading »