Eduard Gerhard: Founder of Classical Archaeology?

The article discusses the disciplinary history of archaeology, particularly focusing on the contributions of German scholar Eduard Gerhard in the early 19th century. It addresses the historical interest in antiquity and its connection to the academic study of historical artifacts, as well as comments on Gerhard's connection to museum foundation in Europe. Other topics explored include Gerhard's appointment to a role as professor of archaeology in 1844, his work in founding several archaeological publications, and his work "Archaeological Theses."