George Mason University

Public Symposia

on

Archaeology

Archaeology provides empirical evidence for the full range of the human experience. Yet this evidence is rarely integrated into larger discussions of social issues being conducted both elsewhere in academia and among the general public.  If the relevance of this material is to be established, scholars and the public need to be brought together to establish new dialogues. 

The George Mason Public Symposia on Archaeology, held annually in the spring semester ,bring the contributions of archaeology to bear on important social and political issues of the day.  The speakers present new research, engaging each other, scholars from allied fields, and the audience on the implications of this work for broader concerns.

2007: Archaeology and War

2008: Archaeology and Human Rights

More detailed information is available on this web site, or contact symposium organizer James E. Snead at jsnead@gmu.edu