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
>         To:     [log in to unmask]
>         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.