Lately it seems like every archaeology news article we read references the Stone, Bronze or Iron Age as a hook in the headline. We were curious, where does this come from, and is it valid to continue using it today? Join us for a deep dive on the origins of the Three Part Age system, whether it still holds up, or if it is an idea that just doesn’t apply to our current understanding of the ancient world.
Links
THE THREE-AGE SYSTEM: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS: https://stoneageman.com/stone-bronze-iron-age/
The Development of the Three-Age System: https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/article/the-development-of-the-three-age-system/
Three-age system (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-age_system
Aspects of Archaeology: The Three (and a bit) Age System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cJ7WAvWhYU
Did the Americas have a Bronze Age? (YouTube): https://youtu.be/HAZsFgAJSJE
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