Science Café Cleveland presents:
Stone Age Technology and Life in Ohio 13,500 Years Ago
February 11, 2019
FEATURING:
Metin I. Eren, PhD
Professor of Anthropology, Kent State University
EVENT INFORMATION:
What was life like in prehistoric Ohio, and how do archaeologists go about finding out? One of the ways is called "experimental archaeology", in which the lives of ancient peoples are recreated based on the artifacts that are excavated. When ancient items such as flint arrowheads are found, researchers make replicas and use them to test how they work and how they might have been used.
This month's Science Café looks specifically at the ancient inhabitants of Ohio, 13,500 years ago. Prof. Eren is an expert maker of stone tools using the method of "flintknapping", which involves the flaking and chipping of rocks that break like glass. Thus, in addition to describing life in prehistoric Ohio, he will also show the audience how he practices his craft of flintknapping.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
For a video of Prof. Eren demonstrating his craft, please see: https://youtu.be/Gzl_hA6JOEc
CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK PICKS:
If the discussion topic for this month's Science Café gets your gears turning, and you're interested in continuing your quest for information, click here for just a small sample of what's available at the Cleveland Public Library on the subject and/or related topics.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Music Box Supper Club - Concert Hall
1148 Main Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
February 11, 2019
Doors will be open 5:30–9:00 pm (last call at 8:45pm). Presentation and discussion is from 7:00–8:00pm. The Concert Hall will also host a limited menu before and during the event, not to mention a full bar! (Click here to view menu). Come early, get a good seat, grab a bite and a beverage, and enjoy the discussion!
WHO:
Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and the Music Box Supper Club.
