Did you see the ‘uncontacted tribes’ of the Amazon? Are Christians just like them in their religious beliefs?

And when do you think the Christians will destroy their culture now that their whereabouts are known? (Christians have destroyed countless cultures, precious artifacts and religions all over the world. For instance, in the Americas the clergy destroyed indigenous Indian cultures and forced them to abandon their beliefs and adopt […] Read more »

What do you think about these ancient artifacts and petroglyphs?

In Cambodia. Is that a stegosaurus? http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/Bigpappadiaz/buddhisttemplesandstonesm.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/Bigpappadiaz/buddhisttemplesandstone2sm.jpg A piece of a beautiful mosaic that was one of the wonders of the second century world. Called the Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, it depicts Nile scenes from Egypt all the way to Ethiopia.The Greek Letters above the reptilian animal in question […] Read more »

Perceptions/Misconceptions About Archaeology?

What are some common perceptions and misconceptions about archaeology and/or archaeologists? Thus far, I’ve come up with the following: Perceptions: * Archaeologists work outdoors * Archaeologists travel * Archaeologists research and find artifacts of the past * Some archaeologists become professors Misconceptions * Because of Indiana Jones, some believe that […] Read more »