How to Make a Better, Scientifically Robust Archaeology

27 aprile,  ore 10:30, Aula Seminari 2, San Giovanni in Monte, Bologna 
(co-organizzatore: Prof. Francesco Iacono, DISCI)
Seminar by Prof. Ethan Edward Cochrane (University of Auckland)

How to Make a Better, Scientifically Robust Archaeology
What makes academic or professional archaeology different from the Netflix hit Ancient Apocalypse? In many cases, not much. To make a better archaeology we must use a conceptual framework designed to create testable explanations of the archaeological record. We must work with the indigenous populations whose cultural patrimony we study. And we must offer explanations that are relevant today. In this talk I outline work in these three areas to make a better archaeology.