14th October 2011, 08:45 PM
Repeatability independently tested to verify results, yes. 'We' use scientific methods, we may consider our subject a soft science, we can debate archaeology philosophically. At the end of the day, hopefully we do our best to understand the past. It's the best I can do :face-approve:
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.