Superb article and one that puts the value of archaeology in context. I have translated many archaeological articles (from Russian to English) and I must say archeologists can be an exasperating lot at times. So thanks for that.
" One of the reasons I visit museums is to see actual artifacts with my own eyes, and not to look at a picture in a book. It’s not the same, but I understand why it’s being done."
Superb article and one that puts the value of archaeology in context. I have translated many archaeological articles (from Russian to English) and I must say archeologists can be an exasperating lot at times. So thanks for that.
" One of the reasons I visit museums is to see actual artifacts with my own eyes, and not to look at a picture in a book. It’s not the same, but I understand why it’s being done."
I work in a museum, this is the exact sentiment behind our current exhibition 'namedropping' https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/art/namedropping