Amazing, I haven't seen this much historian/archaeologist conflict since my postgrad at U Glasgow. My program was split between the archaeology and history depts, and terms like ditch digger/grave robber and bookworm/romance novelist were thrown about every now and then. I didn't understand it then, and I don't understand it now. Well, actually I do, but I'd rather not. Yes, both disciplines approach that past in different ways. However, both disciplines are trying to explain the past of humanity. It seems to me that we are both on the same side, and where the sides come closest is Historical Archaeology. I have always seen history and archaeology and complementing each other, rather than conflicting. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents into all of this. Iain Barksdale, Adjunct Instructor Email: [log in to unmask] Anthropology, Archaeology, Snail mail: Madisonville CC Comparative Religion 2000 College Drive Madisonville CC, KY Madisonville, KY 42431 Henderson CC, KY