Just watched it. Is this what it is like? Archaeologists are so much cooler than my usual experience with them in the field. Maybe I should rethink my career choice and get a degree in Anthropology.
Just sitting at my boring desk in the Historical Society...
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From: Patrice L. Jeppson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 2:01 PM
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Subject: archaeology in film: archaeology and American History
>Those interested in the portrayal of archaeologists in popular culture may
>wish to view the recently posted interactive trailer for National
>Treasure: http://nationaltreasure.movies.go.com./enhanced.html
>
>This movie involves treasure hidden by the American Founding Fathers.
>Benjamin Franklin's descendant (played by Nicholas Cage) is an
>archaeologist who tracks the clues at various historical sites. This is a
>Jerry Bruckheimer film opening next Thanksgiving.