An unsinkable story
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The sustained interest in the Titanic in the 85 years since its sinking in 1912 illustrates humanity's perennial fascination with nautical disasters. Titanic aficionados have recently been treated to a television miniseries in the fall of 1996, the opening of a Broadway musical and a movie scheduled for release in the summer of 1997. In addition, an exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic is being sponsored by Wonders, the Memphis International Cultural Series, Tennessee, through September 30, 1997. The interest could be beneficial if it bolsters support for underwater archaeology.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 1997
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Tarnished reputations: museum acquisition policies remain mired in scandal and controversy
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Museums are guardians of civilized values. The importance of preserving Western culture became evident with the aftermath of World War II. A separate role for archaeology took shape with the use of this new science to recover history. Archaeologists conducted research about the origins of civilizations and the development of cultures.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 1998
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Remembering 1948
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An archaeologist's investigations of Joe Bynum in 1948 are presented. The discoveries of organic material from ancient archaeological sites and the digital revolution are described. Many people once believed the objectives of archaeology and anthropology were the same.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 1998
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