[SEMCO] Fw: Thornton Burgess Society & new Discovery series

[Mary Beers]

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From: Archaeology Show Archaeology Show <archaeologyshow at yahoo.com> [
Sent: Oct 26, 2010 1:49 PM 
To: webmaster at thorntonburgess.org 
Subject: Thornton Burgess Society & new Discovery series 


  Hi there,


  My name is Jamie Bennett and I work for Engel Entertainment, an Emmy award-winning television production company that produces programming for networks such as PBS, Discovery, History Channel, National Geographic, A&E and many others. 

  We are currently producing a new non-fiction television series about amazing discoveries across America for the Discovery Channel. Our show is hosted by two young professional archaeologists/anthropologists who will meet with individuals who believe they’ve found objects or sites of historical, cultural or scientific importance. These scholars, both professors at major universities, will help participants and viewers better understand the significance of these discoveries, as well as the correct and ethical ways to approach potential sites and artifacts.  We are really excited to bring our series to Massachusetts - and we need your help!

  We are interested in hearing from local museums and societies who have been contacted by lay members of the public about interesting discoveries or sites.  Whether it's a pair of gloves that may have been owned by Rocky Marciano or a relic found in a house that was thought to be part of the Underground Railroad - we want to hear about it!  If you or your colleagues are working with these individuals to investigate their claims, we would be interested in possibly filming this process, and having you discuss it with our archaeologist and anthropologist on camera. As this show is about archaeological and anthropological science, we are not interested in talking to individuals who have obtained artifacts illegally or those who have been involved in the intentional looting or destruction of archaeological sites.

  In addition, we would also like to hear from members of the scientific community who have themselves recently made interesting and unusual discoveries, as well as local legends and folklore.

  I would be very appreciative if you could circulate this information through your contacts and suggest people we could speak to.

  We would like to receive replies as soon as possible as we are filming in mid November, and we’re on the lookout for as many engaging people, discoveries and stories as we can find.

  Thank you very much, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

  Best,
  Jamie

   
  Jamie Bennett
  Development Researcher
  archaeologyshow at yahoo.com
  Engel Entertainment
  212-413-9215



  Engel Entertainment is an Emmy-Award winning production company based in New York City. We produce programming for a variety of networks such as: A&E, PBS, TLC, History, Discovery, National Geographic, Animal Planet and many others.  Feel free to visit our website: www.engelentertainment.com. 




































































Susan S. Lott
Business Manager
Thornton W. Burgess Society
(508)888-6870
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