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Category: Public archaeology

Posts about archaeology in the news, the public understanding of archaeology, current ‘hot-topics’ and the interaction of the public with archaeological sites, objects and data.

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Wunderkammers, colonial hangovers and multivocality.

On August 24, 2022November 29, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Public archaeology2 Comments

Is the Wunderkammer just a colonial hangover or does it have more to teach us?

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The afterlife of the Prittlewell Prince

On April 27, 2022September 8, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Blog, Public archaeologyLeave a comment

How have misconceptions about archaeology affected Southend's most famous archaeological site?

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Missing the matrix: The invisibility of archaeological deposits and public misconceptions of archaeology

On March 30, 2022February 14, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Blog, Public archaeology2 Comments

How does the experience of visiting an archaeological site affect public perception?

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Public presentation and archaeological experience

On January 26, 2022January 11, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Blog, Public archaeology2 Comments

What does it feel like visiting a tourist site as an archaeologist? What can that tell us about the public experience of archaeological sites.

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Provenance, fakes, uncertainty and ethics: The problems with legally purchased antiquities.

On September 27, 2017September 8, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Public archaeology1 Comment

My recent visit to the Barcelona Egyptian Museum revealed some fantastic artefacts, but also raised unsettling questions about forgeries, provenance and the ethics of presenting recently purchased antiquities in museums.

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The myths about illegal antiquities and why you should never buy them!

On July 26, 2017September 8, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Public archaeology4 Comments

Purchasers of black market artefacts promulgate many myths to justify their actions, but there is a dark reality behind them.

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Does the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill matter for archaeology outside the UK?

On May 28, 2016September 8, 2022 By hannahpethenIn Public archaeologyLeave a comment

Changes to UK legislation will have a negative effect on attitudes to and protection of archaeology overseas?

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