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Kent's Cavern and the Archaeology of Human Origins in Britain
- Hosted by:
- The Royal Society Library
- Speaker:
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Dr Paul Pettitt, Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield
Dr Mark White, Department of Archaeology, University of Durham
- Starts:
- May 08, 2009 at 01:00 pm
- Ends:
- May 08, 2009 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society Library, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
We finish our most popular lecture series to date with a fascinating talk about an important archaeological investigation.
Excavations from the 1820s to 1860s in Kent’s Cavern (Torquay, Devon) played a major role in the establishment of deep roots for human antiquity, coinciding with the development and promulgation of Darwin’s and Wallace’s notion of evolution by means of natural selection.
We review the history of investigations at the site in wider context, showing how the cave’s archaeology challenged established dogma promulgated by Buckland, Cuvier and others, and came to be one of the most informative sites for Ice Age human behaviour in Britain.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
All lunchtime lectures are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. As space is limited we recommend that you reserve a place by registering online (click here) or by telephone on 020 7451 2606.
