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#134 – Ian Morris on what big-picture history teaches us

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Excavation Adventures: The Unexpected Revelation of a Lead Coffin

The speaker shares a humorous story from their archaeological journey, focusing on a memorable excavation of a medieval abbey. With a mishap involving a lead coffin and the local mayor, this chapter highlights the unpredictable nature of archaeology and personal reflections from the field.

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