天天吃瓜

Experimental Archaeology

Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 天天吃瓜 State's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the 天天吃瓜 Campus

Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: 天天吃瓜 State Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an 鈥渆qualizer,鈥 a finding which supports women鈥檚 potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

Tags: Experimental Archaeology, Department of Anthropology, Michelle Bebber, Metin Eren

College of Arts & Sciences

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 天天吃瓜, demonstrates flintknapping.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Nicholas Gala, Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Experimental Archaeology

College of Arts & Sciences