What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa's ancestors: ShutterstockMusic has been part and parcel of humanity for a long time. Not every sound is musical, but sound has meaning and sometimes the meaning of sound is specific to its context. But when it comes to archaeology there is scant evidence of music or sound … [Read more...] about What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors | The Conversation
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Archaeology is changing, slowly. But it’s still too tied up in colonial practices | The Conversation
Archaeology is changing, slowly. But it's still too tied up in colonial practices: More room should be made for archaeologists who do things differently. Robyn Walker/HERIFor many people, the mention of archaeology makes them think of Indiana Jones. He’s the hero of the 1980s movie franchise – but any archaeologist will tell you that Indiana isn’t very good at his job. For … [Read more...] about Archaeology is changing, slowly. But it’s still too tied up in colonial practices | The Conversation
Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics | The Conversation
Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics: Studying ancient African societies, like Great Zimbabwe, can reveal how communities dealt with disease and pandemics. Werner Forman/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesEvery so often, a pandemic emerges that dramatically alters human society. The Black Death (1347 - 1351) was one; the Spanish flu of 1918 was … [Read more...] about Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics | The Conversation
Somali songs reveal why musical crate digging is a form of cultural archaeology | The Conversation
Somali songs reveal why musical crate digging is a form of cultural archaeology: Mogadishu's Waaberi Theatre Troupe back in the 1970s when Somalia was a cultural hub. Supplied by Ostinato RecordsCrate diggers are cultural archaeologists who dedicate their time, money and energy to collecting musical artefacts that provide alternative histories from the fringes of society. … [Read more...] about Somali songs reveal why musical crate digging is a form of cultural archaeology | The Conversation
