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Archaeology: An Introduction to the World's Greatest Sites
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
The work of archaeologists has commanded worldwide attention and captivated the human imagination since the earliest days of exploration, with groundbreaking discoveries such as the treasures of ancient Egypt, the lost kingdoms of the Maya, and the fabled city of Troy. Archaeology brings us face-to-face with our distant ancestors, with treasures of the past, and with life as it was lived in long-ago civilizations.
Despite the fascinating and often romantic appeal of archaeology, many of us have little idea of what the field actually involves. What, exactly, do archaeologists do? What takes place on an archaeological dig? And how does the reality of the work differ from what we see in Indiana Jones movies?
Archaeology: An Introduction to the World's Greatest Sites, taught by renowned archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Eric H. Cline, answers these questions and more in rich and provocative detail. These 24 thrilling lectures, produced in partnership with National Geographic, introduces you to over 20 of the most significant and enthralling archaeological sites on the planet, providing both in-depth looks at the sites themselves and an insider's view of the history, science, and technology of archaeology. Prepare yourself for a vivid and detailed exploration of archaeology's most magnificent discoveries in the company of an expert archaeologist with decades of experience in the field.
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- Celine
- 20-05-20
What it says on the tin
Great lectures, led with enthusiasm and really interesting mix of the research, personal experience and structured history. Can’t wait to go and visit some of these sites, my bucket list has grown!
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- Lindsay T.
- 14-05-20
Favourite Great Course yet!
What a great overview of so many fascinating sites around the world! Lecturer is dynamic and interesting and the descriptions are vivid and so inspiring!! Love this!
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- Eloise
- 07-04-21
Thoroughly enjoyed
As an absolute beginner to studying archaeology with a general interest in history, this is a fantastically easy-to-understand and informative introduction.
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- The Chairman
- 12-11-20
Wow! So interesting!
I have a passing interest in archeology, after listening to this series of lectures I’m now going to study more!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-07-22
a very interesting and informative listen
A fantastic introduction into all things archeological. from the first excavations through to modern times
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-03-22
Worlds greatest sites Eric cline has dug
A number of criticisms.
This is not the world's greatest sites. This is mostly the 'greatest' sites in the southern Mediterranean and levant. Even worse this is mostly narrowed down by Eric clines' participation. Then it gets worse as within this subset it is further tarnished by his obsession with his own role within it each dig.
The course should be renamed 'Eric Cline - sites wot I have dug and what a wonderful archaeologist I am'
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- M. Harris
- 17-06-21
A wealth of experience - but unsettling ideology.
Eric Cline is an engaging and expert speaker, with a wealth of expertise to share. In many ways, this is an enjoyable and enlightening series of lectures.
However, in other ways it’s an uncomfortable listen. So much archaeological history is about men from the British Empire going in (sometimes sneaking in) to other countries, digging up their treasure … and making off with it. Cline tells these stories uncritically. I think it’s an issue which he needs to take out of the subtext and deal with openly.
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