A-Z Archaeology: C - Cabinets of Curiosity - a podcast by UoM CAHAE Society

We’re now on episode three of the A-Z of Archaeology! In this episode we join Alice, Jenny and Nikki as they discuss cabinets of curiosities and antiquarians. They delve into the differences between antiquarians and archaeologists and between cabinets of curiosities and museums and also discuss the very relevant topic of whether museums should repatriate their stolen items back to their country of origin! Next up, “D: Dorstone”, with a very special guest (three guesses who it might be).

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