Explore the diversity of archaeological misconceptions, mistakes and distortions.
We are dedicated to exposing Bad Archaeology wherever we find it, naming and shaming, pulling no punches in exploring all its shameless horror.
Martijn van Leusen’s page of links on Fringe
Archaeology
Hare-brained ideas about material remains from our past, most
often assigning some special and/or supernatural significance to
an object or group of objects.
Doug’s archaeology site - Skeptical views of
fringe archaeology
A site by Doug Weller, a moderator of the
sci.archaeology.moderated discussion group. Lots of links to the
sorts of sites that will help drive away nasty
misconceptions!
The Skeptic’s Dictionary: a guide for the new millennium.
Scientific skepticism, UFOs and the flying saucer myth
The UnMuseum Archaeology Collection
Wander carefully amongst the assorted oddities, many of which feature in our Ooparts section
This page was last updated on
12 June 2008
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