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Archaeological geophysical prospection in peatland environments.
Waterlogged sites in peat often preserve organic material, both in the form of artefacts and pa1aeoenvironmenta1 evidence as a result of the prevailing anaerobic environment. After three decades of excavation and large scale study projects in the UK, the
Armstrong, Kayt
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Next‐Generation Paleopathology: Using Commercial AI in Bioarchaeological Diagnosis
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence encompasses computational systems capable of performing cognitive functions such as learning, reasoning, and problem‐solving. Within this domain, generative AI and large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot have shown significant potential in clinical diagnostics.
Jessica Mongillo +4 more
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International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A significant methodological difficulty in the interpretation of Pleistocene zooarchaeological assemblages is the identification of taphonomic agents that modify and break bones. Carnivores, in particular, have been a main focus, as competition with carnivores may have affected carcass acquisition opportunities for humans in the past.
Gerard Terrón‐Marín +3 more
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The Death of Archaeological Theory? /
, 2012 Includes bibliographical references.Introduction / John Bintliff and Mark Pearce -- The death of archaeological theory? / John Bintliff -- A New World perspective on the "death" of archaeological theory / Kent V.
Bintliff, John L.(viaf)267446062 +1 more
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Unveiling Saint Theobald: A Multidisciplinary Bioanthropological Investigation
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Saint Theobald of Provins (1033–1066), a French nobleman who embraced voluntary poverty, hermitism, and pilgrimage, represents an early figure in the medieval ascetic movement. He holds historical significance for the diffusion of 11th‐century ascetic ideals, as a hermit saint associated with the Camaldolese order and venerated across northern
Nicola Carrara +6 more
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Working with Memory in the Archaeology of Modern Conflict
, 2010 The aim of this article is to situate archaeological approaches to modern conflicts within a framework of conflict memory and commemoration. A critical appreciation of historical archaeology as a commemorative practice requires a firm grounding in memory
Moshenska, G
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Administrative Traditions of the Majority World: A Commentary and Future Research Agenda
Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Decolonising public administration is an urgent and necessary endeavour. In this short article we argue that we cannot, however, settle for shallow decolonialisations. We argue that the specific iterations of bureaucracy evidenced in post‐colonial states across the majority world can be conceptualised through the lens of administrative ...
Ibrahim Bornoma +2 more
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Archaeological theory : an introduction /
, 1999 Presenting an overview of the major ideas and concepts in archaeological theory, this book takes a historical approach and examines the roots of late-1990s debates in the development of archaeology since the 1970s.Includes bibliographical references ...
Johnson, Matthew(viaf)51795287
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Some love them, others hate them: Understanding farmers' tree planting decisions in Scotland
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Agroforestry is increasingly recognized as a sustainable agricultural land use system with potential to sequester carbon, create and repair habitats, enhance biodiversity and offer environmental and socio‐economic benefits, including improved agricultural productivity.
Albert Mvula, Katrin Prager, Josie Geris
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Decolonization in Archaeological Theory
, 2014 Decolonizing approaches in archaeology emerged as a means to counter the dominance of colonial ideologies and improve the accuracy of Indigenous representations. Historically, the routines of mainstream archaeological practices have been shaped by Western (primarily elite Euro-American) beliefs and categories.
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