Viking Video 1: The Museum, Archaeology and Science

Learn about the Museum, archaeology, science and the role of science in archaeology. This video introduces the Museum and the range of artefacts that are on display from the Stone Age to Medieval Ireland. It highlights the function of the Museum in researching, preserving and presenting the history of Ireland. The role of archaeology is also discussed, as well as how science is used by archaeologists to understand the past.
These Educational videos were created by the Education Team at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and in partnership with the Midlands Science and the Heritage Offices at Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath County Councils.
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0:00 Introduction and welcome
0:24 Introduction to archaeology
0:57 What are Artefacts?
1:47 What are Excavations?
2:16 Science in Archaeology - Radio Carbon Dating
2:57 Science in Archaeology - Conservation
3:44 Role of the Museum