Scratching the itch - how crude backscratchers turned into decorative 'Ruyi' scepters symbolizing authority and power in ancient China.
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DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad163
Abstract: In this manuscript we briefly describe and comment on the astonishing cultural evolution of crude backscratchers into ceremonial Ruyi scepters symbolizing authority and power in ancient China. Other aspects of scratching or being scratched in… read more here.
Keywords: authority power; ruyi scepters; scepters symbolizing; crude backscratchers ... See more keywords
Authority vs power: capitalism, archaeology and the populist challenge
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DOI: 10.15184/aqy.2018.26
Abstract: We thank all of the commentators for raising crucial points that provide us with the opportunity to make important clarifications. Bernbeck and Pollock point out that in our work, only the people of the present… read more here.
Keywords: archaeology populist; archaeology; power capitalism; populist challenge ... See more keywords