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Welcome to a captivating journey through the shadows of history in our dark archaeology class! This unique course delves into the intriguing world of death, disaster, and preservation as seen through the lens of archaeology. From the haunting ruins of Pompeii to the tragic tale of the Titanic, we will explore some of the most significant disasters and calamities that have shaped human history.

In this immersive learning experience, students aged 14-17 will venture into archaeological sites associated with ancient tragedies, exploring how human remains, artifacts, and structures offer invaluable insights into the past. Throughout the course, we will uncover stories of lost civilizations, brave explorers, and the cultural, technological, and societal impact of dark events.

Week 1: Pompeii Unveiled
Week 2: Recent Pompeii Discoveries
Week 3: Secrets of the Bog Bodies
Week 4: Journey through the Paris Catacombs
Week 5: Ötzi the Iceman: Frozen in Time
Week 6: Tragedy and Triumph: The Great Fire of London
Week 7: Unmasking the Past: The Black Death
Week 8: The Plague Doctor and Medieval Medicine
Week 9: The Tomb of Tutankhamun
Week 10: The Herculaneum Scrolls: Unraveling Ancient Texts
Week 11: Exploring Ancient Burial Grounds: Stonehenge and Newgrange
Week 12: The Easter Island Moai
Week 13: The Lost Library of Alexandria
Week 14: The Mayan Civilization and the Mystery of El Mirador
Week 15: The Catacombs of Rome
Week 16: The Nazca Lines
Week 17: The Rosetta Stone and Deciphering Hieroglyphs
Week 18: The Inca City of Machu Picchu
Week 19: The Halifax Explosion
Week 20: The Tollund Man and Ritual Sacrifice
Week 21: Viking Ship Burials and Norse Mythology
Week 22: The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang
Week 23: The Great Wall of China
Week 24: Lost Cities of the Maya (Palenque and Tikal)
Week 25: Stone Circles Around the World (Callanish and Avebury)
Week 26: The Mysterious Sphinx of Giza
Week 27: The Valley of the Kings in Egypt
Week 28: Old Norse Settlements and Daily Life
Week 29: The Lost City of Akhetaten
Week 30: Mythic Echoes in Metal (Norse Mythology)
Week 31: Göbeklitepe
Week 32: The First Casus Belli
Week 33: Beginners Guide to Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Week 34: The Underground Byzantine City of Cappadocia
Week 35: The Lost Kingdom of Kush
Week 36: Beginners Guide to Mayan Hieroglyphs
Week 37: The Roman Colosseum
Week 38: Petra, Jordan
Week 39: Angkor Wat
Week 40: Mesa Verde National Park
Week 41: Understanding Pictographs (Cave Paintings)
Week 42: The Acropolis of Athens 
Week 43: Teotihuacán
Week 44: The Ziggurat of Ur
Week 45: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Week 46: Caral (Peru)
Week 47: Indus Valley Mohenjo-daro
Week 48: Scotland's Skara Brae
Week 49: Finding Cleopatra
Week 50: Carthage
Week 51: The Bronze Age Collapse
Week 52: The Pyramids of Sudan
Week 53: Timgad, Africa's Pompeii
Week 54: Introduction to Evolution and Understanding Our Hominid Ancestors
Week 55: Artifacts Destroyed During World War II
Week 56: Remembering the Sacred Sites of Palestine
Week 57: The Archaeology of Magic
[Paleoanthropology Unit]
Week 58: Ardipithecus ramidus
Week 59: Sahelanthropus tchadensis & Orrorin tugenensis
Week 60: Australopithecus anamensis
Week 61: Paranthropus boisei
Week 62: Homo habilis
Week 63: Homo erectus
Week 64: Homo neanderthalensis
Week 65: Homo floresiensis ("Hobbits") & Denisovans
Week 66: Homo sapiens & Anatomically Modern Humans (AMH)
Week 67: Reading Bones & Understanding Vestigial Structures
Week 67: Recent 2024 Archaeological Finds!
Week 68: Great Pyramids of Giza
Week 69: The Mummies of Loulan
Week 70: The Library Cave of Dunhuang
Week 71: The Kizil Caves
Week 72: Debunking the Land Bridge Theory
Week 73: Naqsh-e Rustam Tombs
Week 74: Titanic (& Updates)
Week 75: Egypt's Walking Whales

**Future topics TBA**

Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and video clips, students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of history. They will also have the opportunity to request future weekly class topics.

Join us in this thought-provoking and eye-opening class, where we bring history to life by unearthing the untold stories of our human journey through times of darkness and resilience.

Note: This class provides a safe and supportive environment to discuss sensitive topics, and all materials presented will be age-appropriate. Ethical considerations and respect for the cultures and individuals associated with these events will be emphasized throughout the course.