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

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Interpreting the Past: Challenges in Archaeology

This chapter explores the complexities of archaeological evidence and the challenges of interpreting artifacts found at excavation sites. Through discussions on various findings, such as pottery and bone fragments, the chapter highlights biases and limitations within the archaeological record and the importance of expert analysis. Using a detailed excavation example from Sicily, it illustrates the intricate relationship between site formation processes and the narratives reconstructed from archaeological remains.

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