About Archaeology Mythbusting
Well, you know how when movies say that they are “Based on a true story”, that usually means that the “facts” they present are exactly true? For example, there’s the movie 300. It is supposedly based off of the Battle of Thermopylae, but I don’t think that there were really monsters and immortals back in 400 B.C. Unfortunately, I know that there are plenty of people who don’t know much about the Battle of Thermopylae, and therefore base their knowledge of the subject on 300. It is this case of inaccurate knowledge that I want to combat and engage the public in with my website, Archaeology Mythbusting.
For this website, I wanted to take what is commonly thought about archaeology by the uniformed public, and dispel these “myths” with truth. I know that I myself came into my Intro to Archaeology class with “myths” about, like the idea that archaeology had anything to do with dinosaurs. If I had never went to that class, I probably would have still continued to think that archaeology was digging up dinosaur bones, along with other artifacts like mummies and such. Sadly, I know that there are many other people out there who do not know anything about archaeology and have many misconceptions about it. The only way that I can see to combat these misconceptions is to give accurate information in their stead.
In short, my overall goal with Archaeology Mythbusting is to take lies perpetuated by the media and other sources, such as pseudoarchaeology writers and the like, and turn them into truth. I think that this is for the benefit of the public, because no one should walk around with inaccurate information. Knowledge is a precious resource in our world, and the more people who know the “truth” about archaeology will be more enlightened and rounded individuals.
Archaeology Mythbusting was created me, Jade, for my Intro to Archaeology class at Michigan State University. It's goal is to engage the public with correct, interesting, and fun information that is outside of the realms of pop culture and pseudoarchaeology. Many of the "Pop Culture" related articles were inspired by "myths" that my friends and family had about archaeology.
This site was created in April 2012.
For this website, I wanted to take what is commonly thought about archaeology by the uniformed public, and dispel these “myths” with truth. I know that I myself came into my Intro to Archaeology class with “myths” about, like the idea that archaeology had anything to do with dinosaurs. If I had never went to that class, I probably would have still continued to think that archaeology was digging up dinosaur bones, along with other artifacts like mummies and such. Sadly, I know that there are many other people out there who do not know anything about archaeology and have many misconceptions about it. The only way that I can see to combat these misconceptions is to give accurate information in their stead.
In short, my overall goal with Archaeology Mythbusting is to take lies perpetuated by the media and other sources, such as pseudoarchaeology writers and the like, and turn them into truth. I think that this is for the benefit of the public, because no one should walk around with inaccurate information. Knowledge is a precious resource in our world, and the more people who know the “truth” about archaeology will be more enlightened and rounded individuals.
Archaeology Mythbusting was created me, Jade, for my Intro to Archaeology class at Michigan State University. It's goal is to engage the public with correct, interesting, and fun information that is outside of the realms of pop culture and pseudoarchaeology. Many of the "Pop Culture" related articles were inspired by "myths" that my friends and family had about archaeology.
This site was created in April 2012.
DISCLAIMER: All articles on this site are based off of actual events and accepted scientific fact. Many may hold beliefs that are contrary to these facts, but I do not. If you find any problems with my articles, please contact me, but my opinions and data will not change unless scientific fact is used to dispute claims.