WHAT do characters such as Indiana Jones, movies such National Treasure, and TV shows such as Expedition Unknown have in common? Action, adventure, dust, bugs, cobwebs and of course archaeology. Whether portrayed as a hero or baddie, there have been countless books, movies and stories about the daring deeds of archaeologists.
But nothing could be further from the truth, says Danielle Vander Horst, a PhD student in classical archaeology at Duke University in America. Let’s find out more.
WHAT IS AN ARCHAEOLOGIST?
Archaeology encompasses, Danielle says. “Some archaeologists work in labs, some in museums and some in the field. There’s no one way to be an archaeologist.” But your time is spent meticulously
