Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

The information age and the emergence of social networking have given archaeology an unprecedented public education platform. Our previous programs have underscored the difficulties that the professional community has in transmitting the message of archaeology to the public. We have also stressed the urgency of propounding this message, as funding from traditional venues dries up and the profession is increasingly dependent on the public for fiscal support. We have often heard that an informed public is our greatest ally but our instructional clumsiness often betrays that objective. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Black discusses his program, Texas Beyond History, which is dedicated to expanding archaeological awareness in a way that is meaningful and maximizes high technology and user-friendly venues. This emerging outreach pathway is fast becoming the wave of the future for spreading the message of archaeology to the greater public.