Editorial on Issues of Neo-Lithics' Self-Perception, and on Periodisation, Epochal Narratives, and Hope

Key Points

• The editorial explores how neo-lithics view themselves and evaluates the responsibilities of archaeological narratives in contemporary contexts.
• Editorial discussion on neo-lithics' self-perception.
• Analysis of historical narratives and their implications during troubled times.
• Highlights the impact of war and polarization on archaeological scholarship.
• Addresses the need for moral responsibility in scholarship during times of historical anxiety.