Abstract

The last decades have witnessed a significant breakthrough (i.e. a third science revolution) in the applica-tion of new scientific methods to archaeological questioning – especially within studies of past mobility. The incorporation of studies of stable isotopes and genetics in archaeology has seriously renewed our under-standing of prehistoric movements – both large scale and on the individual level.

Although the majority of modern archaeological research projects are truly interdisciplinary, full integration, i.e. bridging the gap between natural sciences and the humanities, is notoriously difficult. Who are the legit-imate prime investigators or interpreters of past humans and past human societies - scientists or archaeolo-gists? Who should interpret the scientific results? And who should incorporate the results in the archaeologi-cal framework?

This seminar will address some of the latest developments within archaeological sciences and discuss some of the possibilities and difficulties inherent in interdisciplinary research.

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