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Episode 1: What is Pseudoarcheology?

Episode 1: What is Pseudoarcheology?
Apr 12, 2021 · 27m 22s

In this introductory episode, hosted by Teegan and Victoria, the key concepts of ‘archaeology’ and ‘pseudoarchaeology’ are presented, contrasted, and deconstructed. Listeners are introduced to their origins, emphasizing the racism...

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In this introductory episode, hosted by Teegan and Victoria, the key concepts of ‘archaeology’ and ‘pseudoarchaeology’ are presented, contrasted, and deconstructed. Listeners are introduced to their origins, emphasizing the racism that they stem from and how these relate to pseudoarchaeological myths and to broader themes in the representation of archaeology in popular media. Lastly, efforts to combat pseudoarchaeology are discussed.

At the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:
•Define and contrast archaeology and pseudoarchaeology
•Recognize the origins of pseudoarchaeology
•Identify how conceptions of the other appear in pop culture/pseudoarchaeology
•Identify how archaeology has been co-opted by different groups
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