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Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology

Susan A. Johnston

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Description:Otherwise rational people believe-or at least partially believe-in many fantastical myths about the world in which they live. Indeed, it is an entirely human inclination to want to believe in what might be called otherworldly explanations for phenomena for which there are no easily explainable causes.In these eye-opening lectures, Professor Susan A. Johnston of the George Washington University applies an archaeological perspective to the biggest myths and mysteries in world history. Examining prominent theories and available evidence in a scholarly light, Professor Johnston introduces her audience to the scientific method, demonstrating the most reasonable course for determining whether one's beliefs have merit, or are perhaps less than satisfying when held up to more rigorous examination.Lecture 1 How Do We Know Things?Lecture 2 Science and How It WorksLecture 3 ArchaeologyLecture 4 The Discovery of AmericaLecture 5 All Things EgyptianLecture 6 Ancient Astronauts?Lecture 7 StonehengeLecture 8 King Arthur: Historical Fiction or Reality?Lecture 9 ESP and ArchaeologyLecture 10 That Old Time ReligionLecture 11 New Age ArchaeologyLecture 12 Plato's AtlantisLecture 13 Where in the World Is Atlantis?Lecture 14 Genuine Archaeological MysteriesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology. To get started finding Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Recorded Books

Release: 2010

ISBN: 1440775613

Description: Otherwise rational people believe-or at least partially believe-in many fantastical myths about the world in which they live. Indeed, it is an entirely human inclination to want to believe in what might be called otherworldly explanations for phenomena for which there are no easily explainable causes.In these eye-opening lectures, Professor Susan A. Johnston of the George Washington University applies an archaeological perspective to the biggest myths and mysteries in world history. Examining prominent theories and available evidence in a scholarly light, Professor Johnston introduces her audience to the scientific method, demonstrating the most reasonable course for determining whether one's beliefs have merit, or are perhaps less than satisfying when held up to more rigorous examination.Lecture 1 How Do We Know Things?Lecture 2 Science and How It WorksLecture 3 ArchaeologyLecture 4 The Discovery of AmericaLecture 5 All Things EgyptianLecture 6 Ancient Astronauts?Lecture 7 StonehengeLecture 8 King Arthur: Historical Fiction or Reality?Lecture 9 ESP and ArchaeologyLecture 10 That Old Time ReligionLecture 11 New Age ArchaeologyLecture 12 Plato's AtlantisLecture 13 Where in the World Is Atlantis?Lecture 14 Genuine Archaeological MysteriesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology. To get started finding Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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