Is the Wunderkammer just a colonial hangover or does it have more to teach us?
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.
The afterlife of the Prittlewell Prince
How have misconceptions about archaeology affected Southend's most famous archaeological site?
Missing the matrix: The invisibility of archaeological deposits and public misconceptions of archaeology
How does the experience of visiting an archaeological site affect public perception?
Public presentation and archaeological experience
What does it feel like visiting a tourist site as an archaeologist? What can that tell us about the public experience of archaeological sites.
Provenance, fakes, uncertainty and ethics: The problems with legally purchased antiquities.
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.
The myths about illegal antiquities and why you should never buy them!
Purchasers of black market artefacts promulgate many myths to justify their actions, but there is a dark reality behind them.
Does the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill matter for archaeology outside the UK?
Changes to UK legislation will have a negative effect on attitudes to and protection of archaeology overseas?
Scribe in the House of Life: Hannah Pethen Ph.D. 