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16 May 2008
: Archaeology Trivia Night
Trivia Night:
A night of fun with archaeological and other trivia and prizes.
Bring your own nibbles and drinks and prepare to cut loose.
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21 May 2008
: Digging up Indiana Jones
The cinematic history and dark side of archaeological adventure films.
A talk by Dr Peter Hiscock,
Reader in Archaeology,
School of Archaeology & Anthropology,
Australian National University.
On the eve of the release of the fourth Indiana Jones film (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) this talk will use the Indiana Jones theme to explore cinematic depictions of archaeologists. The origins of the Indiana Jones character will be discussed, revealing that Indiana has predecessors stretching back more than half a century. The 'dark side' of popular depictions of archaeology are also glimpsed through an examination of the way the Indiana Jones sagas are constructed. What seems to be a great way to popularize archaeology actually hides a dark and surprising message!
All welcome.
Please join us afterwards for light supper and a chat – find out how “down to earth” archaeologists really are.
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23 May 2008
: CAS/CAR Film Night
The Cinematic Caveman: Film Night
The Canberra Archaeological Society and the Centre for Archaeological Research join forces to bring you some fun events to celebrate national archaeology week in the ACT.
Introductory talk by Dr Peter Hiscock followed by the Buster Keaton’s ‘The Three Ages’ and hopefully another film TBA.
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14 Jun 2008 - 15 June 2008
: Canberra Archaeological Society Weekend at the Coast
Come to Kioloa with the Canberra Archaeological Society and experience prehistoric, historic and industrial archaeology in a beautiful local setting.
Peter White will lead us to a number of possible localities including:
- the Murramurrang site
- Burrill Lake Rock Shelter and Grinding Stone
- A midden at Dolphin Point
- A World War 1 site
- Industrial archaeology at Bannister Point
- A rock art site
- The Lake Tabourie Museum
- A scarred tree at Mogo
- The archaeology of the timber industry around Kioloa.
Cost approx. $40-50, accommodation at the ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus and travel will be self provided, though lifts may be arranged.
Please register your interest ASAP by emailing: the.cookies@bigpond.com.au or calling Helen on 0408 443 243
Half price CAS membership will be available for people attending field trip.
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