History Underwater: An Introduction to Maritime Archaeology
While the term “archaeology” often conjures up images of unearthing early settlements, religious sites, or burial grounds, not all archaeology takes place on land. This talk will outline the process of maritime archaeology, exploring the seas, lakes, rivers, and coastlines to reveal more about our historical relationship with the water. We will consider how we can use material culture to answer questions about the people associated with a site, and analyze the findings from a hypothetical shipwreck to “think like an archaeologist.”
Monday, March 13, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Presented by Michelle Damian, Assistant Professor, History
Lectures will be held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Olm Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They are open to the public. Registration is not required. Masks may be required in common areas at Fairhaven Senior Services. Please be prepared on arrival. Lectures will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel. Videos of lectures in this series and in past series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online.
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