ARCH 666 Cult Archaeology: Fantastic Frauds and Meaningful Myths of the Past

The pyramids and Stonehenge built by aliens? The power of the Mummy’s Curse? These myths couldn’t be true… or could they? Cult Archaeology examines popular and fantastic interpretations of archaeological remains presented in the press and popular media. This course finds the logical flaws in pseudoscientific explanations and the biases that underlie them. Discover the “truth” about archaeology!

MWF 1:00-1:50. Instructor: Michelle Berenfeld