what is an archaeologist?

[P Prentice]

so is tony robinson an archaeologist?

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[Oxbeast]

No, because he doesn't interpret anything or conclude aything. He just runs around asking questions and other people tell him the answers. That is his job.

[Betts_Fan]

Tony is, I believe, an 'Historical Presenter'... Bettany Hughes is a Historian.... we are Archaeologists.

[Dinosaur]

A bit like saying I'm a scientist

Don't think there's much danger of anyone going that far.... :o)

....about as likely as someone complementing me on the tidyness of my desk

[BAJR]

He just runs around asking questions and other people tell him the answers. That is his job.

So a Project Officer is not an archaeologist then }

[Dinosaur]

Have I misunderstood the definition of Project Officer? - thought that meant you had to do most of the shovelling and recording...oops, will modify my behaviour from tomorrow...

[BAJR]

Ouch... B) I would guess that you are a supercharged SUpervisor then

[Kel]

so is tony robinson an archaeologist?

I believe www.egyptastic.co.uk has referred to him as an "archaeotainer".

[Betts_Fan]

I believe www.egyptastic.co.uk has referred to him as an "archaeotainer".

That is genius!!

[kevin wooldridge]

Maybe the selling point could be that in fact we are ALL archaeologists in that we all share a common history and heritage and given patience, time and resources can all be involved with the study of, and benefit from, a greater understanding of the past .....just that some of us do it for a living, some for a hobby and some have yet to be convinced of the fact!!