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The lives of ancient peoples
I'm a subscriber to Archaeology and quite enjoy the articles about ancient history and how peoples may have lived. Unlike National Geographic, which also covers other social topics, Archaeology focuses mostly on the peoples of the past. In particular, I enjoyed the articles written about the celts. <
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>I think there has been a large focus of late on mummy bundles, South America, and underwater archaeology, and would like to see more diversity. I particularly enjoy artist illustrations of how people might've looked and what the items looked like when they were first created. <
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>I admit I'm less interested in the lives of archaeologists, and the discussions of looting (which I find depressing), or discussions of current politics or recent archaelogy (such as civil war era). <
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>I highly recommend this magazine to those interested in learning more about the past.

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Very impressed
I took an interest in archaeology while studying art history and am impressed with this magazine. Their current issue highlighted the treasure trove of artifacts being uncovered in Butrint, Albania - a country that many people do not understand (and Enver Hoxha didn't help matters any!). <
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>I was impressed with their detailed article on Egyptian mummies and other artifacts and their letters page was filled with people who obviously knew what they were talking about (and not just people with initials beside their names!). <
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>I had fun reading Archaeology and learned alot from it. I'm seriously considering subscribing to see what else they have to offer. <
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>It's definitely worth the read at the newsstand or library.

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Archaeology . . . not just about potshards any more
I echo the positive comments of the other reviewers but want to add one more: this magazine isn't just for archaeology buffs. I suppose some people get excited by old broken vases, but it seems to me that the point of archaeology is to learn about how people have lived at different times. This magazine does a great job covering What It All Means for our understanding of real people's lives. <
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>You'll enjoy this magazine if you're a general reader who enjoys (say) National Geographic. <
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>The magazine also strikes me as pretty open-minded. For example, it has given extensive coverage to both sides of the debate on whether we moderns have the right to dig up dead people who didn't want to be dug up, especially if those dead people are associated with an identifiable modern culture (such as Native Americans). <
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>Plus, the pictures are great.