In the 1920s, the widespread use of photography in journalism introduced a new era in the popularization of archaeology.
As the public became fascinated with the ancient past, archaeologists competed for visibility resulting in media coverage that exploited sensationalism to generate revenues. The past spilled into the present, influencing all aspects of popular culture.
In this talk, Roberta Casagrande- Kim, Vanderbilt Museum’s Director of Curatorial Affairs, will walk you through the media war that sparked around the two major discoveries of the time: the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt and the tomb of Queen Puabi in Iraq.