SMNTY Classics: Digging Up Women Archaeologists

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SMNTY Classics: Digging Up Women Archaeologists

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Jul 15, 2023

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Where are the women in archaeology? What is the 'Indiana Jones effect'? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the lives of Agatha Christie and other notable women in archaeology in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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