"Too many in the field of archaeology today have fallen victim to prioritising ‘indigenous ways of knowing’ over actual science. Most Native American cultures believe that representations of human remains, even those belonging to non-indigenous peoples, are dangerous. They believe that viewing them can release evil spirits and wreak havoc."
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Date: 2025-02-27 09:58 am (UTC)"Too many in the field of archaeology today have fallen victim to prioritising ‘indigenous ways of knowing’ over actual science. Most Native American cultures believe that representations of human remains, even those belonging to non-indigenous peoples, are dangerous. They believe that viewing them can release evil spirits and wreak havoc."