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I would say that this work goes well beyond simply confirming documentary sources. This story paints an extraordinarily vivid picture of historical events in a way that nothing else has ever done before regarding the Starving Time at Jamestown. I would say that this work, which combines historical, forensic, and archaeological evidence is exactly the kind of thing that historical archaeology is good at-- telling stories about past events with diverse source material to create richly textured understandings of the human experience.
I hope to see the exhibit someday.
Cheers,
Tim
On May 2, 2013, at 10:34 AM, sent wrote:
> I don’t know about controversial- I trust the science and the professionals involved couldn't be more skilled.
> The historical record has documented cannibalism so that was well known
> This is just good forensic proof.
> If anything it will strengthen the validity of historical primary sources
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> Conrad
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> -----Original Message----- From: Benjamin Carter
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 10:12 AM
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> Subject: Cannibalism at Jamestown
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> All,
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> This is one of the most fascinating (and likely controversial)
> headlines that I have seen in a while.
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> http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Starving-Settlers-in-Jamestown-Colony-Resorted-to-Eating-A-Child-205472161.html#.UYJeNtSAAmE.email
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> Cheers,
> Ben Carter
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