Overview

This topic gives an overview of European prehistory and early history (c. 9000 BP - AD 1000) to introduce the main periods (chronology), transitions, themes (migration, diffusion, replacement, etc.), technological and cognitive advances. The topic is interdisciplinary and combines the study of physical remains and material culture with literary and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide an overview of the main periods, transitions, themes, technological and cognitive developments in Europe (c. 9000 BP - AD 1000)
  • Address the use of various kinds of evidence (archaeological, historical, and linguistic) for investigating the past
  • Contribute to an understanding of European chronology and archaeology

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Categorise the main periods, transitions, themes, technological and cognitive developments in Europe (c. 9000 BP - AD 1000)
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Evaluate the roles of various kinds of evidence (archaeological, historical, and linguistic) in investigating the past
3.
Appraise European chronology and its relationship to archaeology

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