Seminario How to Make a Better, Scientifically Robust Archaeology

How to Make a Better, Scientifically Robust Archaeology

What makes academic or professional archaeology different from the Netflix hit Ancient Apocalypse? In many cases, not much. To make a better archaeology we must use a conceptual framework designed to create testable explanations of the archaeological record. We must work with the indigenous populations whose cultural patrimony we study. And we must offer explanations that are relevant today. In this talk I outline work in these three areas to make a better archaeology.