This book presents intellectual histories of maritime archaeological interpretive approaches common in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, proposes that the former perspective - which embodies contemporary and fluid perceptions of culture - is a better theoretical framework for future research. deconstructs interpretive methods in maritime archaeology, offers a new synthesizing interpretive approach that is scalable and decoupled from past perceptions, and critically examines the applicability of various media to illuminate the past maritime experience. will appeal to scholars at various stages of their careers.