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First episode of Anas-kfafes with the Professor of Classical Archaeology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dimitris Plantzos! We discuss the science of archaeology and whether it is worth following this path, Netflix's Alexander, the mistakes in Amphipolis and much more! "Dimitris Plantzos is Professor of Classical Archaeology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has a degree in history and archaeology from Athens, and a master's degree and a doctorate in classical archaeology from the University of Oxford. He has many scientific publications in Greece and abroad, on issues of ancient Greek art, archaeological theory, and cultural studies. In the past, he has worked as a curator of collections and exhibitions at the Elias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art, and has taught at the Universities of Oxford, Peloponnese, Ioannina, and the Hellenic Open University". / dkplantzos ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 02:51 - What is Archaeology? 04:46 - What is considered "ancient"? 06:25 - What does "Classical Archaeology" mean? 16:28 - First excavation and first find 21:12 - Alexander's sealstone 27:47 - Two emblematic books on Archaeology 31:26 - Is Archaeology worth studying? 42:36 - How can Archaeology become dangerous? 48:50 - The Mistakes in Amphipolis 57:58 - Alexander and Netflix 1:09:00 - Epilogue ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweatshirts, T-shirts and Mugs The Mythologist: https://dresscode.army/youtubers/the-... There's a Myth for Everything! Travel with me to Greek Mythology here: https://www.kaktos.gr/el/loykopoylos-... ❗ - If you want to support the MYTHICAL Podcast and The Mythologist channel you can: ????- / themythologist ???? - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Business inquiries, Sponsorships, Collaborations: [email protected] * ❕ - You can also follow me on social media: ????- Instagram: / the_mythologist_ ⚫ - TikTok: / the_mythologist_ ????- Facebook: / thamythologist I am Konstantinos or otherwise The Mythologist and through my studies in archaeology I learned to love Mythology! I decided to share myths about gods, heroes and monsters but also other strange stories here on YouTube! Production: No Trip Studios - https://www.notripstudios.com