Scientific Approaches to Understanding the Past

Explore scientific approaches to understanding the past in this comprehensive lecture by Parth R. Chauhan from the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Mohali. Delve into recent international case studies showcasing multidisciplinary scientific methods in archaeology and related fields. Discover how these approaches reveal novel information about human evolution, geographic dispersals, environmental adaptations, and technological developments across different time periods. Learn about key scientific methods such as remote sensing, geochemical studies, geochronological methods, genetic studies, experimental archaeology, and various types of microscopy. Gain insights into the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age across the world, including India. Understand the methodological and interpretative challenges faced by archaeologists and paleoanthropologists in their work. Hear from an expert whose research focuses on stone tools, vertebrate fossils, and rock art of South Asia, including projects in the Narmada Basin, Siwalik Hills, and Konkan Maharashtra.