Embark on a comprehensive 6-hour video series exploring the fascinating world of archaeology from A to Z. Delve into key concepts, techniques, and topics in the field, including excavation methods, dating techniques like carbon dating and dendrochronology, and the analysis of material culture. Learn about specialized areas such as underwater archaeology, landscape archaeology, and the illegal trade of artifacts. Discover how archaeologists use tools like geophysics and the Harris Matrix to uncover and interpret the past. Explore important debates in the field, from the emergence of New Archaeology to the challenges of pseudo-archaeology. Gain insights into the significance of organic materials, botanical remains, and personal ornamentation in understanding ancient societies. Conclude with a reflection on why archaeology matters and its relevance in today's world.
Overview
Syllabus
A-Z of Archaeology: Series Introduction.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'A - Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'A - Archaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'B - Burials'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'B - Burials' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'C - Carbon Dating'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'C - Carbon Dating' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'D - Dendrochronology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'D - Dendrochronology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'E - Excavation'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'E - Excavation' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'F - Flint and Stone Tools'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'F - Flint & Stone Tools' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'G - Geophysics'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'G - Geophysics' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'H - Harris Matrix'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'H - Harris Matrix' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'I - Illegal Trade'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'I - Illegal Trade' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'J - Jewellery (Personal Ornamentation)'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'J - Jewellery (Personal Ornamentation)' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'K - K-Ar Dating' (Potassium - Argon Dating).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'K - Potassium/ Argon Dating' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'L - Landscape Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'L - Landscape Archaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'M - Material Culture'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'M - Material Culture' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'N - New Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'N - New Archaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'O - Organic Material'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'O - Organic Material' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'P - Pseudo-Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'P - Pseudoarchaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Q - Quantity Vs. Quality'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Q - Quantity Vs. Quality' (Special Edition).
QvQ - Addendum: Mortimer Campaign!.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'R - Rescue Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'R - Rescue Archaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'S - Seeds (Botanical Remains)'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'S - Seeds (Botanical Remains)' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'T - Taphonomy'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'T - Taphonomy (How Archaeology Happens!)' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'U - Underwater Archaeology'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'U - Underwater Archaeology' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'V - Visage'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'V - Visage (Faces)' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'W - What's in a Name?'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'W - What's in a Name?' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'X - X Rays etc'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'X-Rays etc.' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Y - Why Does Archaeology Matter?'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Y - Why Does Archaeology Matter?' (Special Edition).
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Z - Zat's All Folks!'.
A-Z of Archaeology: 'Z - Zat's All Folks?' (Special Edition).
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