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Amazing archaeological discoveries that trounce Indiana Jones

Professor Michael Scott sheds light on some of the most exciting and impressive stories of archaeological exploration

Published: May 31, 2023 at 7:53 AM

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You may think that Indiana Jones created a swashbuckling vision of archaeology that only exists on the silver screen – but, in fact, real archaeological history is also packed full of exciting and awe-inspiring tales of discovery. Professor Michael Scott digs into some of these sensational stories with David Musgrove, considering how far fictional images of intrepid treasure hunters are an accurate reflection of archaeological reality.

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Michael Scott is the author of X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries (Hodder & Stoughton, 2023)

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Authors

Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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