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

80,000 Hours Podcast

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A Memorable Mishap in Archaeology

In this chapter, the speaker shares a memorable and humorous incident from a dig at a medieval abbey where the excitement of discovering a lead coffin turns into a chaotic situation involving the local mayor. This anecdote illustrates the unpredictable nature of archaeological work, filled with both anticipation and unexpected challenges.

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