Ep. 51 - Archaeology & Civilization ft. Avery Warkentin

<p>Our guest this week, <strong>Avery Warkentin</strong>, is completing her <strong>Master's </strong>in <strong>Classical Archaeology </strong>at the <strong>University of Oxford</strong>. She's passionate about historical education, archaeological conservation and environmental sustainability. Her current research is focused on the artistic and archaeological manifestations of cultural interaction throughout the Roman provinces. She hopes to pursue a career in o<em>bjects conservation </em>upon completion of her Master's. Join Avery and myself as we dig deep into the history of humanity -- who know's what we'll unearth on this slightly-longer-than-usual episode of Abstract!</p> <p><strong>Questions Answered<br> </strong>What is Archaeology?<br> What and how does it teach us about history?<br> What makes a fruitful archaeological site or exciting archaeological find?<br> What is the process of archaeological discovery, from dig to display case?<br> What does the future of archaeology look like?<br> How do we learn about abstract phenomena like culture through the discovery of physical objects?<br> How do define a civilization and what are its main characteristics?<br> Are we obliged to ever return findings to the countries from whence they came?<br> and many, many, <em>many </em>more!</p> <p><strong>Topics &amp; Concepts<br> </strong>Objectivity in The Historical Record<br> Digging from Conclusions<br> Heinrich Schliemann<br> Importance: The What &amp; The Where<br> Sites: Old &amp; New<br> The Discovery Process<br> Dating: Stratigraphy, Dendrochronology &amp; C-14<br> Context: Social, Cultural, Economic<br> The Impact of Archaeology<br> History<br> Culture<br> Hybrid Architecture<br> Religious Defaulting<br> Civilization<br> The Future of Archaeology<br> Repatriation &amp; Dan Hicks<br> <br> <strong>Avery Warkentin:</strong> Reach her on Instagram &amp; Twitter: @aevrynicole</p> <p><strong>Prof. Dan Hicks:</strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.danhicks.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dan