Indiana Jones is a Terrible Archaeologist

Published: Aug. 15, 2023, 4 a.m.

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An archaeologist shares memories of drinking champagne at a dig site and what\\u2019s so exciting about uncovering a two-inch piece of ancient stone tablet. She also discusses the history of colonial looting and the complicated nature of looting today. Then, Gethard and our caller break down what makes Indiana Jones\\u2013the most famous archaeologist\\u2013so bad at his job.

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