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

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Archaeological Challenges

This chapter explores the difficulties in interpreting archaeological findings, focusing on the vast array of artifacts and their varying survival rates. It highlights a significant find in Sicily involving red deer antlers, prompting discussions on religious rituals and their cultural significance. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complexities of forensic anthropology and the importance of context in understanding historical violence through skeletal remains.

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