Understanding Prehistory Through Ethnography

<p>There are still people living now who make their living by foraging, and understanding them is an essential component of grasping the breadth of human experience. Today's hunter-gatherers aren't living fossils from a bygone age, but studying them can give us deep insights into the more distant past. In this episode, I discuss ethnography, ethnoarchaeology, and how we can apply these tools to prehistory.</p><p>I wrote a book, and it comes out in July!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/patrick-wyman/the-verge/9781538701171/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can preorder&nbsp;<em>The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World&nbsp;</em>here.</a></p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors! </p><p><strong>Indeed</strong> - Get&nbsp;a FREE&nbsp;<em>SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT </em>to upgrade your job post at <a href="http://INDEED.COM/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">INDEED.COM/TIDES</a>. </p><p><strong>Better Help</strong> - Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/TIDES</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>