ANTH 25400 - Archaeological Hoaxes, Myths And Frauds

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines why the ancient past inspires so many theories about aliens, dark conspiracies, lost civilizations, and apocalyptic predictions. Topics include the popularity of pseudoscientific theories in American culture and the historical contexts in which common pseudoscientific ideas have emerged; why they persist in the face of archaeological evidence; and the role of pseudo-archaeology in the growing antagonism toward scientific expertise. Through an understanding of datasets and methods archaeologists use to evaluate claims about the past, the course goes beyond debunking ancient aliens and Atlantis to develop important critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence and recognize pseudo-scientific arguments in the media. Credits: 3.00

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ANTH 25400 - Archaeological Hoaxes, Myths And Frauds