More and more archaeologists these days are catching on to the idea of using social media as a tool for public engagement. Major archaeological organizations like the Society for Historical Archaeology use it to promote their events and court the interest of amateurs and professionals alike, while students and academics find it useful for their own personal fieldwork and research. Why use social media for public engagement and what are its benefits and drawbacks? If the idea of creating a blog or using other social media platforms to promote your archaeological research appeals to you, join
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