Neal,
Thanks for the good laugh!
At 11:47 AM 7/19/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>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...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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.