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The AGEAC Talk Part Two: An Esoteric Experience

June 4, 2018January 23, 2019by Stephanie HalmhoferLeave a Comment on The AGEAC Talk Part Two: An Esoteric Experience
The AGEAC Talk Part Two: An Esoteric Experience

I gave you the background info in Part One. Now it's time for what I heard about Atlantis at the AGEAC talk.

The AGEAC Talk Part One: A Brief History of Atlantis

June 2, 2018May 18, 2021by Stephanie Halmhofer1 Comment on The AGEAC Talk Part One: A Brief History of Atlantis
The AGEAC Talk Part One: A Brief History of Atlantis

I went to a talk about the mythical city of Atlantis and it was so much more than I expected. Here's a little background information you'll need before I discuss the talk itself.

What’s the Harm? It’s Just a Show.

April 30, 2018January 23, 2019by Stephanie HalmhoferLeave a Comment on What’s the Harm? It’s Just a Show.
What’s the Harm? It’s Just a Show.

Non-archaeologists are given access to larger, more public platforms to discuss archaeology than actual archaeologists are, and that's a problem.

Hashtags and Sea Lions – Using Social Media to Break Down Pseudoarchaeology

March 3, 2018July 8, 2019by Stephanie HalmhoferLeave a Comment on Hashtags and Sea Lions – Using Social Media to Break Down Pseudoarchaeology
Hashtags and Sea Lions – Using Social Media to Break Down Pseudoarchaeology

Social media is a powerful tool that archaeologists should be using to combat harmful pseudoarchaeology.

Digging in the Wrong Place: “Undiscovered”

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018by Stephanie HalmhoferLeave a Comment on Digging in the Wrong Place: “Undiscovered”
Digging in the Wrong Place: “Undiscovered”

Let's talk about the controversy surrounding the pharaoh Tutankhamun's DNA.

Sprinkling Some Grains of Salt on Ice Bridge

January 15, 2018January 31, 2022by Stephanie Halmhofer5 Comments on Sprinkling Some Grains of Salt on Ice Bridge
Sprinkling Some Grains of Salt on Ice Bridge

My take on CBC's disappointing documentary that gave support to an archaeologically rejected theory that's been adopted by white nationalists.

Knowledge Feature: Pseudoarchaeology

January 8, 2018August 25, 2021by Stephanie Halmhofer3 Comments on Knowledge Feature: Pseudoarchaeology
Knowledge Feature: Pseudoarchaeology

Let's say it together - there were never aliens involved.

“Digging in the Wrong Place” – A New Series for 2018

December 29, 2017March 3, 2018by Stephanie Halmhofer3 Comments on “Digging in the Wrong Place” – A New Series for 2018
“Digging in the Wrong Place” – A New Series for 2018

Ever wondered what books get wrong about archaeology? I'm about to tell you...

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