“Archaeological Fakes and Frauds” at DFC-AAS  April 12th Meeting

By Roger Kearney, Desert Foothills Chapter, Arizona Archaeology Society

 

Matt Peeples

Matt Peeples

Matt Peeples presents Archaeological Fakes and Frauds in Arizona and Beyond.  Depictions of archaeology in popular culture are full of dubious tales of ancient extraterrestrials, lost civilizations, giants, and widespread scientific conspiracy.  In this talk, PhD. The public may attend this Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter meeting at no charge.  There are refreshments available at 7:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:30 PM, usually ending prior to 9:00 PM.  The meetings are held in the community building (Maitland Hall) at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ  85331 (near the Dairy Queen).

aas_NYT_Tucson_ArtifactsAbout the Presentation

Matthew Peeples explores such fantastic claims focusing in particular on a few popular claims here in our own Arizona backyard.  Matt Peeples’ presentation goal is not to simply “debunk” these claims (though this is accomplished too) but to further explore how and why pseudoscientific claims take hold in the popular imagination and what we can do about it.  Are such claims just silly fun or do they do have the potential to do real damage to archaeological resources and the scientific process?

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About AAS

AAS is a 501-C celebrating over 50 years of existence in 2014 and the Desert Foothill Chapter is a youngster at 40 years old.  The chapter meets September through May on the second Wednesday of each month in Cave Creek and features well known guest lecturers during these meetings.  The meetings are open to the general public at no cost with the exception of the December Christmas Party that is members only.

 

For additional information, visit https://azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/desertfoothills

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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