'Archaeology and Amnesia': lecture by Mark Cousins, 23rd May, 2003

Extent: 2 digital files (582 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Archaeology and Amnesia', given by Mark Cousins on the 23rd May, 2003. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (475 MB, .wav format) and a digital access files (107 MB .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 47min 09sec.

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 14th lecture in the series entitled 'The Past', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 2002-2003. In this lecture, Mark Cousins digs into the fantasy constructed around archaeology - the lost object. How does the lost object get covered from human sight in the first place? What is being lost and forgotten when the object is uncovered? Is it possible to find the lost object at all?

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Hlib Velyhorskyi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Summer Term, 19th - 25th May, 2003