Jan 23
The Evolution of Thought: A Father’s Hands and the Birth of Ancestor Reverence Imagine a young boy, observing his father in the field. His father works tirelessly, day in and day out, digging a drainage ditch in the earth, an essential part of their survival. As the boy watches, he doesn’t see just the back-breaking …
Jan 21
At first glance, the idea of psychoanalyzing an “imaginary alien” might sound outlandish, but it perfectly mirrors the approach many archaeologists must take when trying to understand ancient cultures. These cultures are far removed from our own in time, and often in social structure, belief systems, and material culture.
Jan 21
Empathic archaeology is the practice of immersing oneself in the worldview of the people being studied, allowing archaeologists and researchers to interpret artifacts, structures, and landscapes through the lens of the individuals who created or used them.
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