A small discussion on the two important roles that archival materials play in my Brother XII research, and insight into the uses of archival materials for archaeology more broadly.
Brother XII and the Materiality of Archival Materials
Tag: Archaeology
Could This Be. . . Disinformation?
"Just Asking Questions" (JAQ) is an often overlooked characteristic of pseudoarchaeology. JAQing allows proponents to present speculative claims as legitimate inquiries, shifting the burden of proof and shielding them from criticism. This tactic blurs the lines between fact and fiction, facilitating the spread of harmful narratives.
A [Semi-]Solicited Guide to Pre-bunking and Debunking
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Looking for information on effective pre-bunking and debunking strategies? Here are a few resources I find especially useful!
As One Looks at the Stone, the Questions Arise – SHA 2024 Conference Presentation
Here is a recording of the presentation I gave at the Society for Historical Archaeology 2024 conference, on the Native Sons of British Columbia and their role in the creation of BC's heritage protection laws.
Uncovering the “Lost Land”: The Archaeology of Brother XII
I recently gave a presentation to the Archaeological Society of British Columbia about my Brother XII PhD research, which is now available for viewing!
SHA 2023 – Reconstructing Meaning in and of Historic Places and Landscapes
We're organizing an "un-session" poster session for SHA 2023! Interested? Take a look at our abstract!
Conspirituality, from the Past to the Present, with Susannah Crockford
Anthropologist Dr. Susannah Crockford joined me for a casual chat on Twitter about Conspirituality!
Pseudoarchaeology, Comics, and Conspiracies: The 2021 Virtual CAA Conference
I want to share a quick summary of the paper I recently presented at the Canadian Archaeological Association's 2021 Virtual Conference!
Pseudoarchaeology at the Capitol
Pseudoarchaeology is part of the conspiracy theories involved in the insurrection on January 6th, 2021. Here's a quick discussion about that.
A Survey on Canadian Beliefs – Open Again Until Jan 23, 2021
My survey on Canadian beliefs in the paranormal, supernatural, and pseudoarchaeological, is open again until January 23, 2021!
Bones, Stones, and Books 