Myths & Mysteries in Archaeology

De: Prof. Susan Johnston

Narrado por: Prof. Susan Johnston

Otherwise rational people believe - or at least partially believe - in many fantastical myths about the world in which they live. Indeed, it is an entirely human inclination to want to believe in what might be called otherworldly explanations for phenomena for which there are no easily explainable causes. In these eye-opening lectures, Professor Susan A. Johnston of the George Washington University applies an archaeological perspective to the biggest myths and mysteries in world history.

Examining prominent theories and available evidence in a scholarly light, Professor Johnston introduces her audience to the scientific method, demonstrating the most reasonable course for determining whether one's beliefs have merit, or are perhaps less than satisfying when held up to more rigorous examination.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2010 Susan Johnston (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

On the other hand

The story was OK, but not what I was expecting. The phrase “on one hand” and “on the other hand” was used way too frequently. If anyone reads this review and still listen, please count how many times do you hear it.

It Takes two or three listens

If you could sum up Myths & Mysteries in Archaeology in three words, what would they be?

Informative Unambiguous truthful

What did you like best about this story?

The lecture format is well suited to the topic.

What about Susan Johnston’s performance did you like?

When she emotes the subject comes alive

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was fascinated

Don't expect much.

Boring. Pedagogical. Uninspired. Haven't made it to the end of the book as when I fall asleep, the sound of my head hitting the desk wakes me up, and I turn it off.

Very disappointed.

This was terrible.
Indoctrination at best. She should look for a new line of work, just not in education.