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I think this article says a lot about the tendency for historical evidence to become instruments of imagined narrative rather than elucidating anything based i
by ZYbCRq22HbJ2y7 2y ago
I think this article says a lot about the tendency for historical evidence to become instruments of imagined narrative rather than elucidating anything based in reality.
However, there is a lot mentioned in the article that isn't "ancient" history, and overall the headline kind of fails to deliver, not surprising.
- bebopfunk 2y agoIt reminds me of Motel of Mysteries by David Macaulay. In the 4000s an archeologist finds a perfectly preserved motel room. The book is his sketches and field notes on the contents of the room. Every conclusion drawn is wrong and somewhat humorous. A read through it will really change your views on archeology.