Anthropology 326 - Historical Archaeology

Drawing on a range of different methods (oral histories, excavation, and archival research) historical archaeology seeks to understand the histories of colonialism, capitalism, slavery, and globalization that defined the development of the modern world (1400-present) and in many ways continue to define our world today. In this seminar course, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of historical archaeology through a focus on archaeological case studies and material culture from around the world.