Indiana Jones is no bad thing for science??

 

"There is a little "Indy" in many archaeologists, even if in public contexts
that persona is hidden behind the face of a serious scientist. We may hate
to admit it, but Hollywood's depiction of archaeology may capture something
of the spirit of the discipline after all", says Cornelius Holtorf

 

Check out:

 

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/mg19826566.000-comment-indiana-j
ones-is-no-bad-thing-for-science.html

 

Cornelius Holtorf is a specialist on archaeology and popular culture.  He
teaches archaeology and heritage studies at the University of Kalmar in
Sweden. His latest book is Archaeology is a Brand! The Meaning of
Archaeology in Contemporary Popular Culture
(http://lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=78)