2013/01/01 by Ruth D. Whitehouse · 2 citations
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Social Sciences · #Archaeological Research and Protection #Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies #Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.5334/ai.1608
openalex publication_date 2013/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/19
Margaret Murray, who was born 150 years ago, was one of the first archaeologists to be employed at UCL and one of the most distinguished, although her role in the history of archaeology is often underestimated. This article provides a brief outline of the career and contribution of a highly productive and innovative, if sometimes controversial, scholar, who also participated in the wider social movements of her time, particularly the campaign for women’s suffrage.