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Article: Romancing the Stones: Archaeology in Popular Cinema

March 16, 2013July 2, 2022 - by Kelly M - 1 Comment

In his article Romancing the Stones: Archaeology in Popular Cinema, historian Mark A. Hall looks at how archaeology and archaeologists are depicted in popular cinema and considers how the recurring themes of cultural appropriation, cultural imperialism, and emphasis on “treasured objects” create a somewhat skewed and negative view of the …

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