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Utah Humanities Book Festival: Author R. E. Burrillo

When
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where
Star Hall, 159 E Center St, Moab, UT
Cost
Free
How long
1 hour 30 minutes
Good for
groups

Updated October 22, 2026

Utah Humanities Book Festival: Author R. E. Burrillo

Burrillo will discuss his latest book "American Archaeology: Living History, Stolen Pasts, and Defending the Future." Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. With rollicking storytelling and an insider’s expertise, Burrillo challenges us to celebrate curiosity even as we rethink what archaeology is, whom it serves, and what’s at stake for our future and our understanding of ourselves as a species. Presented as part of the U

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Yes — the listing says it’s free.

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Star Hall, 159 E Center St, Moab, UT.

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