Towards a new European Prehistory. The third science revolution in archaeology: the impact of ancient DNA and strontium

The course offers you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of what is often referred to as "the third scientific revolution in archaeology."

During the course, you will gain knowledge about how specialized scientific methods—such as ancient DNA analysis and strontium isotope analysis—are transforming our ability to interpret and understand the past. Using these methods, we will explore societal transformation processes in prehistoric Europe, from the introduction of agriculture to the end of the Bronze Age. The focus of the course will be on social complexity, modes of production, interaction and diffusion, consumption and distribution patterns, as well as political economy and warfare.

A central part of the course is training you, as a student, to adopt a critical approach to the methods and theories introduced, and how they can be applied in research on historical processes and phenomena.