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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will mark the final cinematic installment of the saga that began with 1981’s ______ of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will mark the final cinematic installment of the saga that began with 1981’s ______ of the Lost Ark
Raiders
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has stated that he deeply regrets the demonisation of ______ following his 1975 movie Jaws
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has stated that he deeply regrets the demonisation of ______ following his 1975 movie Jaws
sharks
A 2015 study by academic Christopher Pepin-Neff described the public’s tendency to make impactful, fiction-informed assumptions about that film’s real-life counterpart as 'The ______ Effect'
A 2015 study by academic Christopher Pepin-Neff described the public’s tendency to make impactful, fiction-informed assumptions about that film’s real-life counterpart as 'The ______ Effect'
Jaws
Many shark scientists and conservationists credit the film with igniting a more benign ______
Many shark scientists and conservationists credit the film with igniting a more benign ______
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Thanks to the public response to his movies, geneticists have had to answer saucer-eyed questions about ______
Thanks to the public response to his movies, geneticists have had to answer saucer-eyed questions about ______
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DeLorean drivers all sit at the wheel of a ______
DeLorean drivers all sit at the wheel of a ______
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Every archaeologist probably has a hat and a ______ tucked away somewhere
Every archaeologist probably has a hat and a ______ tucked away somewhere
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Indiana Jones is often associated with the profession of ______.
Indiana Jones is often associated with the profession of ______.
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Modern archaeologists sometimes find themselves being compared to Indiana Jones, creating an 'Indiana Jones-shaped ______ of reference.'
Modern archaeologists sometimes find themselves being compared to Indiana Jones, creating an 'Indiana Jones-shaped ______ of reference.'
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Joan Breton Connelly, a classical archaeologist, is known as 'Indiana ______' at the Explorer's Club.
Joan Breton Connelly, a classical archaeologist, is known as 'Indiana ______' at the Explorer's Club.
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Patrick McGovern, a biomolecular archaeologist, is commonly referred to as the 'Indiana Jones of ancient ______, wines, and extreme beverages.'
Patrick McGovern, a biomolecular archaeologist, is commonly referred to as the 'Indiana Jones of ancient ______, wines, and extreme beverages.'
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Janina Ramirez, a Research Fellow in the history of art at the University of Oxford, mentions that when the Indiana Jones films were released, there was a disconnect between the public's perception of archaeologists and the actual work they were ______.
Janina Ramirez, a Research Fellow in the history of art at the University of Oxford, mentions that when the Indiana Jones films were released, there was a disconnect between the public's perception of archaeologists and the actual work they were ______.
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After seeing the first Indiana Jones movie, Janina Ramirez immediately joined her local ______ club and developed a lifelong obsession with the past.
After seeing the first Indiana Jones movie, Janina Ramirez immediately joined her local ______ club and developed a lifelong obsession with the past.
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Albert Lin, a scientist and explorer, believes that stories like Indiana Jones serve as a window into a bigger world and inspire a belief in wonder and ______.
Albert Lin, a scientist and explorer, believes that stories like Indiana Jones serve as a window into a bigger world and inspire a belief in wonder and ______.
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Indiana Jones accidentally seduced moviegoers to ______
Indiana Jones accidentally seduced moviegoers to ______
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Indiana Jones himself isn't convinced. 'I... I don't know. I guess we made ______ look like fun'
Indiana Jones himself isn't convinced. 'I... I don't know. I guess we made ______ look like fun'
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As an archaeologist 'Dr. Jones' is a curious ______ model
As an archaeologist 'Dr. Jones' is a curious ______ model
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The character he has brought to life onscreen for more than 40 years has become quite the ______
The character he has brought to life onscreen for more than 40 years has become quite the ______
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Ford admits he does personally 'like antiquities, things that inform us of the past, things that are beautifully ______'
Ford admits he does personally 'like antiquities, things that inform us of the past, things that are beautifully ______'
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When asked what the most precious thing he's ever held is, however, he says simply: 'a ______ baby'
When asked what the most precious thing he's ever held is, however, he says simply: 'a ______ baby'
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Every archaeologist I interviewed worked Indiana Jones into the conversation, usually with ______, as if mentioning a daredevil older brother
Every archaeologist I interviewed worked Indiana Jones into the conversation, usually with ______, as if mentioning a daredevil older brother
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Lin found himself climbing into the tomb of an ancient Mayan ______
Lin found himself climbing into the tomb of an ancient Mayan ______
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Lin's work with technologies such as Lidar has earned him the moniker 'Indiana Jones ______'
Lin's work with technologies such as Lidar has earned him the moniker 'Indiana Jones ______'
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Indiana Jones makes anyone who watches it feel like there's wonder and ______ to be had out there
Indiana Jones makes anyone who watches it feel like there's wonder and ______ to be had out there
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Harrison Ford is rounding off one of the longest ______ one actor has played a character on the big screen
Harrison Ford is rounding off one of the longest ______ one actor has played a character on the big screen
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Ford has held the position of Vice Chair of ______ International since 1991
Ford has held the position of Vice Chair of ______ International since 1991
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Ford contributed to the documentary series Years of Living Dangerously, which saw the actor harangue Indonesia’s Minister for ______ after witnessing illegal palm oil operations
Ford contributed to the documentary series Years of Living Dangerously, which saw the actor harangue Indonesia’s Minister for ______ after witnessing illegal palm oil operations
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Ford's thunderous speech at the UN Global Climate Action summit practically ______ the floor
Ford's thunderous speech at the UN Global Climate Action summit practically ______ the floor
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Ford is often referred to as the 'Indiana Jones of ______' on the global stage
Ford is often referred to as the 'Indiana Jones of ______' on the global stage
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Ford believes in the ______ of humankind
Ford believes in the ______ of humankind
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Study Notes
The Impact of Indiana Jones on Archaeology
- "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" will be the final installment of the Indiana Jones film saga, which began with "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in 1981.
- Filmmaker Steven Spielberg regrets the demonization of sharks following his movie "Jaws", as it led to hunting and prejudices. This is known as "The Jaws Effect."
- Spielberg's movies, including the Indiana Jones franchise, have influenced public perceptions of genetics, dinosaurs, time travel, and archaeology.
- Indiana Jones is a fictional character inspired by early 20th-century archaeologists and TV action serials. The franchise has earned almost a billion dollars worldwide.
- Indiana Jones pursues ancient artifacts with historical and religious significance, such as the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, and the mysterious Dial of Destiny.
- The character of Indiana Jones has inspired many people to pursue careers in archaeology, despite his questionable excavation methods and involvement in chaotic situations.
- Harrison Ford, who portrays Indiana Jones, is honored by the Archaeological Institute of America for stimulating public interest in archaeology.
- Ford believes that the Indiana Jones films are more about entertainment and adventure than accurately portraying archaeology.
- Some archaeologists embrace the Indiana Jones style and imagery, while others criticize the character's methodology.
- The Indiana Jones franchise has influenced public perception of archaeology, often associating it with glamorous travel and excitement.
- The influence of Indiana Jones on a generation cannot be underestimated, as it taps into the thrill of discovery and generates fascination in the public.
- While archaeology is a scientific discipline, it also requires imagination, storytelling, and world-building, which the Indiana Jones character brings to life.
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Test your knowledge of modern archaeology and debunk the swashbuckling image associated with the profession. Discover the real methodologies and techniques used by archaeologists in this informative quiz.
