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Archaeological Myth & Mystery

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Fr 3p.m. – 5:45p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4160 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Fr 3p.m. – 5:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4160
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces students to the myths, mysteries, frauds, and fantasies of archaeology and the human past, such as Atlantis, alien visitations, Stonehenge, pyramids, astronomical alignments, pre-Columbian visits to the North American continent, anachronistic artifacts, and outright hoaxes. These claims - some real, some false, some misunderstood, some intriguing - will be examined closely to see how well the explanations use evidence and how valid the assumptions are that uphold them. Students will learn how to critically evaluate these claims in their empirical, political, historical, and cultural contexts as well as try to understand the agendas, personalities, motives, and politics behind some o f the more unsupportable claims.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4160

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 35

Status

Waitlist

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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