Humankind & Technology Series: #2 - From the Technology of the Middle Ages to the Advances of Metallurgy

Starting where we left off in session one, the technology of the Middle Ages, James will continue the conversation going back in history to the advances of Metallurgy from 1000 BCE to 8000 BCE. From the first use of copper to the rise of the Iron Age, this fascinating presentation explores how advances in metallurgy transformed human civilization. Travel back thousands of years to discover how copper, bronze, and iron changed the way people lived, worked, traded, and fought. Learn why bronze revolutionized ancient warfare, how iron reshaped powerful civilizations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and why these technologies spread unevenly around the world. Along the way, we'll compare the development of metalworking in regions including Mesopotamia, China, the Indus Valley, the Mediterranean, and the Americas, revealing how access to materials and technological innovation helped shape the course of history. Session #3 is on September 23rd at 11:00 am and progresses even further back in history exploring humankind and technology into the stone tool using cultures. Register Here for 9/23!