Daniel J. Sherman

Daniel J. Sherman, Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Art History at UNC Chapel Hill, dives into the captivating world of French archaeology in his latest book. He reveals the tensions between scientific ambitions and media attention, highlighted by controversies in Carthage and Glozel. Sherman explores the role of journalists, the impact of colonial politics, and how visual archives shaped public perceptions. The conversation also touches on empathy in research and the intricacies of performing archaeology as both spectacle and science.