Dangerous Extrapolations

The video discusses how perceptions of the past are shaped by archaeological findings and the importance of resisting conclusions based on incomplete evidence. It highlights the challenges in archaeology, such as determining whether observed contrasts are real or due to limited samples. The video compares findings from Herculaneum and Pompeii, emphasizing the dangers of assumptions. It also describes the suburban baths in Herculaneum and the explicit graffiti found there, cautioning against interpreting absence of evidence as evidence of absence.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?