Tomb Raider
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In the episode Hugh and Jenna explore the Tomb Raider franchise, including the earlier and newer game series, comics, movies and other media all staring the archaeologist Lara Croft. Hugh and Jenna use the franchise to discuss the depictions of archaeologists in media, including 1920’s pulp and Indiana Jones, the role of archaeology within history, including the problems that artefacts can have with the role of Museums.
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