American digger and archaeology (Respond to this article at http://www.therai.org.uk/at/debate) |
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| Authors: | Mike Pitts Dara Klat |
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| Institution: | 1. Freelance archaeologist and writer. He is editor of British Archaeology.;2. National Geographic Channel, US, DKlatt@natgeotv.com. |
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| Abstract: | This editorial reflects on the nature of public archaeology. It looks at the relationship archaeologists have with popular TV, focusing in particular on the new series American digger by Spike TV, and Diggers by National Geographic, and reflects on the relationship archaeologists have with amateurs using metal detectors to uncover treasures. |
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