We've all heard of archaeology, but what exactly is it? A science or sociology?

Well, it's a bit of both! 

Today, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Matthew Ward Agius to discuss all things archaeology, what they actually do and what we've been digging up recently. 

You can see the reconstruction mentioned here, and the article about the trading post here

We've all heard of archaeology, but what exactly is it? A science or sociology?
Well, it's a bit of both! 
Today, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Matthew Ward Agius to discuss all things archaeology, what they actually do and what we've been digging up recently. 
You can see the reconstruction mentioned <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/who-is-this-woman-forensic-artists-reconstruct-face-of-long-dead-medieval-cambridge-immigrant/">here</a>, and the article about the trading post <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/medieval-trading-post-buried-beneath-the-sea-resurrected/">here</a>

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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