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Changing Interpretations: Impact of new research and technologies
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Since the 1960s there has been little new excavation. The focus has now shifted to preserving, documenting and studying what has already been excavated. Equipped with new technology, archaeologists and historians approach the site with fresh perspectives. New questions are asked of the sources and the evidence is used to form new interpretations, which often challenge earlier research.  

Activity Two - Collaborative Research Task - Due Monday 12th February
In a word or excel document complete a table like the one below. Again you can research this as a group and share your findings. Your table must be submitted individually. Remember to include a bibliography. (3-4 pages)
 * Please submit electronically as per previous task **

* N.B. Be aware that some earlier sources are not aware of the newer interpretations by Estelle Lazer which criticises Bisel's interpretations of status, health and occupation of residents.


 * Outcomes: **

H 1.1 describe and assess the significance of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within their historical context H 3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources H 3.2 discuss relevant problems of sources for reconstructing the past H 3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past H 3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources H 4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately H 4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms


 * Students learn to: **


 * comprehend and analyse a range of archaeological and written sources relevant to the core study of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
 * use sources to reconstruct aspects of life in Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79
 * evaluate the implications of gaps in the evidence for reconstructing life in Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79
 * describe and assess different methods used by archaeologists, historians and other specialists to investigate the sites over time
 * evaluate different representations of Pompeii and Herculaneum over time
 * communicate effectively in oral and written forms to describe and analyse features and issues of the study.

Resources

 * 1) Your class notes
 * 2) Your text - Antiquity 2 3rd. Edition - page 60, 63
 * 3) Brennan & Lazer p121ff
 * 4) Cameron & Lawless p 87 ff
 * 5) The Resources in the links below

see pages 5-6  Video - Estelle Lazer - Romancing the Bones [|Link to UCLAs Philodemus Project Webpage] <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;"> Link to companion wiki Changing interpretations <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">



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 * Pompeii - Buried Alive - See 0.00 - 20.00**

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