The Brown Bag series is intended to stimulate the sharing and discussion of current work in archaeology undertaken by graduate students and faculty at Brown University and nearby institutions. Speakers give presentations on their current archaeological interests or research and take questions from the audience in an informal setting. The development and maturation of ideas is the goal, and anyone interested in archaeology is invited to attend. Lunch will be provided, so please come, eat, and enjoy the experience!

• Thursdays 12-1 PM
• Room 108 at the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (Rhode Island Hall, 60 George Street)

Questions or comments can be sent to Claudia Moser or Elizabeth Murphy at:
claudia_moser@brown.edu or elizabeth_murphy@brown.edu

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Please note that the schedule for this semester is still evolving. Check back soon for a final version with dates, speakers and titles!

September 17th

Richard Lesure (University of California, Los Angeles)
The Texture of Long-term Structures: Should a Prehistory of Figurine Making in the Near East be a History of Goddesses?

October 8th

Morag Kersel (Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology)
Archaeology, Ethnography and Law: Methodological Considerations

October 22nd

Susan Alcock, Michelle Berenfeld and Ian Straughn (Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology)

What to do with a Wonder of the World? The Puzzles of Petra (Jordan)

November 5th

Susan Keitumetse (Watson Institute for International Studies)

Cultural Heritage Research Opportunities and Challenges in Botswana: Science, the Public and Policy Interactions

November 12th

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