When did the bell shaped ceramic drinking vessels begin showing up with the dead in tombs all over Europe?
Around 4,500 years ago , bell-shaped ceramic drinking vessels called "beakers" begin showing up with the dead in tombs all over western Europe. Everywhere from Portugal to Sicily to Scotland t…
When did the wandering herders move outward?
More than 5,000 years ago , a group of wandering herders on the Eurasian steppes - the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European - began to move outward from their homeland. With their wagons, …
Where did the herders move?
Five thousand years ago, small groups of herders began making their way from the open grasslands of the Eurasian steppe into the hills and forests of northern Europe. They moved west, intermarr…
Who interviewed the ancient steppes?
The Lives of Herders on the Ancient Steppes: Interview with Professor Alicia Ventresca Miller. When we think of the open grasslands of the Eurasian steppes, we usually imagine nomadic herders taking their livestock from place to place on horseback.
Who is Professor Tim Denham?
Bananas, Civilization, and Ancient Farming in New Guinea: Interview with Professor Tim Denham. Professor Tim Denham is one of the world's leading experts on Kuk Swamp , the most important archaeological site for understanding the origins of agriculture in New Guinea.
Where did the herders move?
Five thousand years ago, small groups of herders began making their way from the open grasslands of the Eurasian steppe into the hills and forests of northern Europe. They moved west, intermarrying with the local farmers and sometimes fighting them, eventually reaching as far as present-day Belgium.
When did the bell beaker start?
The Bell Beaker Phenomenon and the Rise of the Bronze Age. Around 4,500 years ago , bell-shaped ceramic drinking vessels called "beakers" begin showing up with the dead in tombs all over western Europe.
Where did the Corded Ware come from?
Five thousand years ago, small groups of herders began making their way from the open grasslands of the Eurasian steppe into the hills and forests of northern Europe. They moved west, intermarrying with the local farmers and sometimes fighting them, eventually reaching as far as present-day Belgium. These were the people of the Corded Ware Culture, and they brought their language - Indo-European - and genes into the heart of Europe. I wrote a book, and it comes out on July 20! You can...
When did the wandering herders move out of their homeland?
More than 5,000 years ago, a group of wandering herders on the Eurasian steppes - the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European - began to move outward from their homeland. With their wagons, horses, and livestock, they traveled hundreds of miles through the Danube Valley and into Central Europe, forever shaping the linguistic, cultural, and genetic future of the continent and beyond. I wrote a book, and it comes out in July! You can preorder (in hard copy, e-book, or audiobook) The Verge:...
Who is Professor Tim Denham?
Professor Tim Denham is one of the world's leading experts on Kuk Swamp, the most important archaeological site for understanding the origins of agriculture in New Guinea. He explains how we can use cutting-edge techniques in the study of ancient soils and tiny bits of plant to understand these fascinating past developments. We also talk about "civilization," the invention of agriculture in global context, and why it took so long to understand New Guinea as an agricultural center. I wrote a...
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Where did the herders move?
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