The WAC in Washington: Brian Fagan's sneak preview of the forthcoming World Archaeological Congress
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Archaeologist and author Brian Fagan believes professional ethics are of key importance to conducting proper, culturally sensitive excavations and research. He believes the World Archaeological Congress provides an important forum for obtaining insights on topics such as establishing relationships between archaeologists and indigenous peoples and promoting educational projects such as heritage tourism.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2003
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A peek at the past: the rise and demise of archaeology's Victorian predecessor
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Archeologist is a monthly magazine, which was born in early 1893, and offered detailed information to the world of Victorian archeology. The magazine accepted advertisements from dealers, wishing to sell and trade their archeological objects, and helped the professional community to get information about the trade of historical objects.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2001
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Hoppin' Hittites, hector! A comic book series revisits the Trojan War
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The tale on Trojan War has provided themes for all poets, novelists and filmmakers, and Eric Shaunower's Age of Bronze is the latest retelling of this story in a comic style. Shanower has included the archeological details of throne rooms at Mycenae, Pylos and Skyros in his book.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2001
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