The conference “Archaeology Gone Astray: Forgeries, Misinterpretations, and Other Field Stories” is dedicated to the less glorious—but undeniably fascinating—chapters in the history of archaeology. We’ll delve into everything from notorious forgeries and spectacular blunders to interpretive dead ends and moments of… let’s say, excessive enthusiasm in the field.
The event offers a space for reflection, self-reflection, and a bit of humor—because, like any living science, archaeology sometimes takes a wrong turn. Yet, even when it goes astray, it always leads to something interesting.
While the main theme centers on the field’s twists, turns, and detours, the program will also feature an open session for participants who wish to present their current research projects.

The conference is organised by the UISPP “History of archaeology” commission.

Organisation committee

• Adrianna Szczerba (Institute of Archaeology, University of Lodz, member of the UISPP Commission on History of Archeology)
• Marzena Woźny (Archaeological Museum in Cracow, Vice-president of the UISPP Commission on History of Archeology)
• Jakub Linetty (Museum of the First Piasts in Lednica, member of the UISPP Commission on History of Archeology).