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| Subject: | Osteoarchaeology: The Truth in Our Bones |
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| Date: | Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:49:11 +0000 (UTC) |
| From: | Al Berens |
| To: | Meyer, Glenn |
New Coursera Course Begins September 30th
About this course:
This course is about what we can learn from examining the human skeleton,
and how we can use this knowledge to reconstruct the lives of people who
lived in the past. In archaeology and anthropology, human skeletal
remains can provide unique insights into the past and the present;
insights that cannot be gained otherwise. These insights are explored in
five main themes spread out over five weeks of learning. First, it is
shown how age-at-death, sex and stature can be estimated by the close
examination of (archaeological) skeletal remains. In subsequent modules
it is shown how human bones can provide information about the diseases
and injuries that people suffered from and what they ate. Also, it is
shown how the human skeleton provides information about the kinds of
activities that people engaged in and about how they migrated and moved
around their landscapes. In this course, you will examine all aspects of
the human skeleton that can provide us with information about these
different facets of life. Together we will explore the scientific field
that is known as human osteoarchaeology. - Human, because it is about us
and our ancestors, - Osteo, because it is about our bones, -
Archaeology, because we use this information to better understand the
behaviors and events experienced by past people. During the course, you
will decipher the clues left behind in the skeletons of past peoples
with the methods and techniques that are presented. You may also
discover some clues hidden in your own skeleton and what they reveal
about the life that you are living. Want to know more? You can take a
look at the course trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJi22TxzpRw
Who is this class for: This course is for anyone who is keen to learn about what human skeletal remains can teach us about life in the past. People with an interest in archaeology, history, anthropology, biology, medical sciences, and any other fields are all very welcome. No previous knowledge is needed to complete this course. This course is free, and will remain free for participants. You can purchase a certificate.
Created by: Universiteit Leiden
Al Berens, Newsletter Editor
American Research Center in Egypt
Northern California Chapter
American Research Center in Egypt
Northern California Chapter
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