Experimental Archaeology
![Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall. Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/page/Metin%20Eren.jpeg?VersionId=pB2rzsyNvdjKoyzVgTwe1VaVR.G8Gy9d&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Dx-ajcJ4)
We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship
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![Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 两性色午夜's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the Kent Campus Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., assistant professor in 两性色午夜's Department of Anthropology demonstrates the use of an atlatl on the Kent Campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/BebberAtlatl_1500w.jpg?VersionId=ljV6rehnvBBsXsdW.bTO5DiTZnvYQA9U&itok=pKKpQ8iV)
Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: 两性色午夜 Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 两性色午夜鈥檚 Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an 鈥渆qualizer,鈥 a finding which supports women鈥檚 potential active role as prehistoric hunters.
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![Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 两性色午夜 University, demonstrates flintknapping. Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 两性色午夜 University, demonstrates flintknapping.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/eren-flintknapping.jpg?VersionId=aRZin.A6kXJcGu5Gs1xhBKwcKpCqkow8&itok=3RxFHaOz)
Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.
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![Grace Conrad made projectile points out of cow femur bones, similar to the Clovis technology. Grace Conrad made projectile points out of cow femur bones, similar to the Clovis technology.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/GraceConrad.jpg?VersionId=Exm_1YeliMLRV.JKMLdr13Oseqam.nIi&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ZnYzVG-i)
Five 两性色午夜 Experimental Archaeology Graduates Earn Full-Rides to Grad Schools
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