Human evolution and migration, Ewen Smith
ACFA member Ewen Smith developed a fascination with human evolution which has led to a study of it and how humans migrated to populate the earth.
Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists
ACFA member Ewen Smith developed a fascination with human evolution which has led to a study of it and how humans migrated to populate the earth.
Abstract: This talk will explore the trajectories of grazing and hunting landscapes in Glencoe considering the role of passes, and settlements in connecting the communities of this landscape. Through recent excavations at the 'summerhouse of MacIain' the local and global connections of the MacDonald Chiefs has been explored reshaping in many ways our understanding of … Continue reading "Winter Zoom Talks 2024 Edward Stewart Title: ‘Local and global connections in early modern Glencoe: exploring recent excavations, survey and creative engagements in Glencoe, Gleann Leac-na-Muidhe, Lairig Eildhe, Lairig Gartain and Rannoch Moor’"
Abstract:This talk will highlight the discoveries made during the excavation of two Iron Age sites in South Lanarkshire, Black Hill, Lesmahagow, and Castle Qua, Lanark, which took place in 2017. The work was carried out by Northlight Heritage as part of the Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership, supported by the University of Glasgow and … Continue reading "Winter Zoom Talks 2024 Dr Paul Murtagh Shining light into a black hole: Investigating the Iron Age of Lanarkshire"