World Archaeology
World Archaeology
A short introduction to this album.
13 Apr 2010
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1min
The importance of archaeology
The importance of archaeology
The discipline of archaeology and its methodology.
3 Sep 2008
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6mins
Pompeii: reconstructing the urban past
Pompeii: reconstructing the urban past
The challenges of studying the cultural development of urban settlements, including Pompeii.
3 Sep 2008
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6mins
The origins of agriculture
The origins of agriculture
Why did humans start farming?
3 Sep 2008
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7mins
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Interpreting the remains of early cities
Interpreting the remains of early cities
Archaeologists discuss early Meso-american and South Asian cities and how they reveal different forms of social organisa... Read more
3 Sep 2008
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8mins
The challenge of defining a city
The challenge of defining a city
What evidence do we need to define archaeological remains as a city?
3 Sep 2008
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10mins
Understanding empires
Understanding empires
Archaeologists discuss the formation of empires and how to interpret archaeological evidence left by them.
3 Sep 2008
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6mins
Excavating empires
Excavating empires
Exploring the development and function of empires, looking at Mayan, Aztec, Roman, and Chinese societies.
3 Sep 2008
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10mins
Studying human development
Studying human development
Exploring how humans have developed by looking at the remains they have left.
3 Sep 2008
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7mins
