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Movies and Cinematic Explorations of Archaeology

Archaeology has always been of intense interest to the public, something movie directors and companies have known for a very long time.
The Archaeology Channel
The Archaeology Channel is a non-profit source for archaeological videos and other multimedia projects; and it may very well be one of the best applications of the Internet yet.
Cinematic Archaeology
I hate the way archaeologists are portrayed in movies. Can you blame me? Most archaeologists in movies are naive, greedy, arrogant, or just plain evil (unless, like in a Tony Hillerman novel, they're all four).
The Mummy: First Plot
In May 1999, in theatres all over the United States, the latest version of a classic horror opened. Long before Indiana Jones was just a sparkle in Stephen Spielberg's eye, The Mummy dragged hordes of the public into movie theatres. The most famous movie version stars, of course, Boris Karloff, who shambles after the lovely reincarnated Zia Johann.

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