Modern Myth

Modern Myth

All too often we talk about fake news and alternative facts as if they are new concepts. In reality history itself is constructed, and thus constrained by its authors, we have as a society taken this as truth and unfortunately there is more to history that just the past.

  1. OCT 28

    Saving Mes Aynak, Cultural Heritage in Conflict with Brent E Huffman -Ep 22

    10 Years ago, Brent was interviewed by Tristan about the film Saving Mes Aynak and now they are reuinted in podcast form once again. Across the world, cultural heritage faces the threat of human development, for things like housing or resources. 10 years ago Saving Mes Aynak was a film about a Buhddist archaeological site of the same name in Afgahistan and followed the stories of Afgan archaeologists in their attempts to record and perserve the archaeological record under the threat of the Taliban and more directly, a Chinese mining company, looking to extract copper from the area. In this episode, Brent recounts his time filming Saving Mes Aynak and reflects on the political changes in the country since then. Also discussed in his current project, which is about cultural heritage under threat, and telling the stories of the people who are attempting to rescue it. Links * Saving Mes Aynak [http://www.savingmesaynak.com/] * Brent E. Huffman - Northwestern Medhill Faculty [https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/directory/faculty/brent-huffman.html] Contact * Discord: ArchaeoWave [https://discord.gg/aq7RHG7] * X - anarchaeologist [https://x.com/Anarchaeologist] * Instagram - theanarchaeologist [https://www.instagram.com/theanarchaeologist/] * Music - Modern Myth - Danny Boyle * tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on X: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store [https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724] Affiliates * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]

    45 min
  2. 10/09/2020

    Heritage Traineeships with Phoenix Archer - Episode 16 - Modern Myth

    It is always important to be open to hearing both when things go well and also when there are serious issues. In the UK, there is a feeling that systemic racism is either overemphasised or poses no real threat. However this ignorance leads to those who experience racism having to be suffer and work harder in order to have a normal life or employment.  In this conversation I am speaking to Phoenix Archer who gained a certification in Conservation with Historic Environment Scotland, a traineeship facilitated by the Next Step Initiative. Next Step provide opportunities for BAME individuals for traineeships and training in Scotland.  Phoenix tells me about her experiences at HES, based at the Engine Shed in Stirling, Scotland. She tells me about the difficulties of moving to a new city, living in a hostel before find accommodation as well as experiencing harassment at work. Despite writing letters to her managers, and making it known that she felt uncomfortable, it all seemed to fall on deaf ears.  Phoenix works for several organisations, including St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen, Ahead of the Game - Application and CV services and new in October BIPOC and them some, which seeks to highlight BIPOC representation in arts and Media. https://www.facebook.com/AOTGTheReal/ https://www.facebook.com/ProgressinDialogue/ https://www.stmachar.com/education_outreach.htm https://www.facebook.com/BIPOC-and-then-some-115065223670327

    58 min

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All too often we talk about fake news and alternative facts as if they are new concepts. In reality history itself is constructed, and thus constrained by its authors, we have as a society taken this as truth and unfortunately there is more to history that just the past.

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