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Learn about the mysteries of the past

Ever been interested in Expedition Unknown? The History Channel? Ancient Aliens? Find out about these mysteries as I break down both what fictional franchises have to say about real-life archaeological mysteries.

Archaeology Posts
Archaeology & My Experience With The Call of Cthulhu RPG
Lovecraft, Gaming
Archaeology & My Experience With The Call of Cthulhu RPG
Lovecraft, Gaming

What I experienced when playing a popular RPG with Lovecraft and archaeology at the forefront.

Lovecraft, Gaming
Gender & Video Games - Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)
Gaming
Gender & Video Games - Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)
Gaming

Diving back into Gender & Video Games, there’s another time leap as we jump into Horizon: Zero Dawn and what’s different about Aloy and the rest of the cast.

Gaming
Star Wars & Archaeology: A Recap
Archaeology 101, Star Wars
Star Wars & Archaeology: A Recap
Archaeology 101, Star Wars

A recap of my original research, to outline how I got here and why.

Archaeology 101, Star Wars
Gender & Video Games - Ryse: Son of Rome (2013)
Gaming, Classics
Gender & Video Games - Ryse: Son of Rome (2013)
Gaming, Classics

In part 2 of the Gender & Video Games mini-series, I dive into 2013’s Ryse: Son of Rome where there are some questionable choices concerning the women in the game.

Gaming, Classics

Learn about the true horrors of archaeology

Favorite Franchises
Star Wars & Archaeology: A Recap
Star Wars & Archaeology: A Recap

A recap of my original research, to outline how I got here and why.

Ahsoka & Archaeology - The Representation of the Past
Ahsoka & Archaeology - The Representation of the Past

The Representation of the Past is important and I will be continuing my research on this topic within Star Wars as I examine the Ahsoka Disney+ show.

Investigating Thrawn in the Ahsoka Disney+ Show
Investigating Thrawn in the Ahsoka Disney+ Show

Thrawn is back and I return to his character as a representation of an Archaeologist in the Star Wars universe after my previous research on the subject.

Dig deep into your favorite franchises.

Video games, movies, television shows: all of the pop culture you are familiar with has a history, a story to tell. What may surprise you is how much archaeology has become part of that history.

Just Gaming Fun

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Latest LithPlays Articles
Review of Black Panther (Shuri) Hero In Marvel Champions
Review of Black Panther (Shuri) Hero In Marvel Champions

My review of the new Black Panther (Shuri) hero in Marvel Champions.

The Ladies Of Arkham Take On The Carnevale
The Ladies Of Arkham Take On The Carnevale

My latest gaming experience with the Arkham Horror LCG.

Marvel Champions Playtesting V.1
Marvel Champions Playtesting V.1

In which I discuss how my Marvel Champions playtesting is going.

The LithPlays blog focuses on all sorts of games, with a heavy emphasis on board and card games. No archaeology here, beyond what you bring to it on your own.