Balkan Archaeology as a Laboratory

Ex Novo: Journal of Archaeology 7 (2022) & 8 (2023)
This combined edition brings together Volumes 7 and 8: exploring the intersections of history, myth, identity, and activism, alongside a critical reassessment of Balkan archaeology—its paradigms, methods, and socio-political contexts—offering fresh perspectives on the discipline’s evolving dialogue.

This edition presents Ex Novo Volumes 7 and 8 together in a single publication, bringing into dialogue two complementary explorations of archaeology’s engagement with society, identity, and disciplinary traditions.

Volume 7 examines the complex relationships between the past and present, tracing how historical narratives, mythology, and activism intersect in shaping contemporary identities. The contributions highlight archaeology as a discipline rooted not only in the recovery of material remains but also in the ongoing negotiation of cultural memory, nationalism, and societal constructs.

Volume 8 turns to the field of Balkan archaeology, drawing on papers originally presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists in Budapest. This volume interrogates the socio-political frameworks that have shaped archaeological practice in the Balkans, questioning long-standing interpretive paradigms and highlighting the challenges of integrating new theoretical approaches. Its contributions invite a critical reassessment of regional methodologies and advocate for innovative perspectives that address both historical legacies and contemporary scholarly discourse.

Together, these two volumes offer a rich and thought-provoking collection that underscores the evolving dialogue between archaeology, historical narratives, and the cultural and political contexts in which the discipline operates.

Contributor: Maja Gori (Edited by), Alessandro Pintucci (Edited by), Martina Revello Lami (Edited by), Jesús Gárcia Sánchez (Guest editor), Daniela Heilmann (Guest editor), Kristina Penezić (Guest editor), Maurizio Crudo (Associate editor), Marianna Fusco (Associate editor)

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