Rapport sur les fouilles opérées en 1868 à Juslenville par l'Institut archéologique Liégeois c. 1869

Printed in 1869 in Liège, this is S. Borman’s report on the archeological dig in 1868 in Juslenville. It speaks to the 19th-century impulse to unearth and classify the past. Think about what motivates a society to look backward, to dig up its origins. Perhaps it is about creating a cohesive national identity. This was particularly relevant in the 19th century, a period marked by nationalism and imperialism, when countries looked to their pasts to legitimize their present. The act of archeology can be seen as a form of storytelling. It's important to consider who gets to tell these stories, and whose histories are being unearthed and celebrated. These narratives often reflect the biases and agendas of those in power. This report prompts us to reflect on how we construct our understanding of history and collective identity. What stories do we choose to tell, and whose voices are included or excluded in the process? It is a poignant reminder of how the past shapes our present.