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15 kwi 2022 · The Iron Age period occupies an important place in French history because the Gauls are regularly presented as the direct ancestors of the extant French population. We documented here the genomic diversity of Iron Age communities originating from six French regions.
14 lis 2023 · In this special issue, objects are a way of thinking about a particularly French past. What is the special significance of material cultures to how the histories of France and the French-speaking world have been conceived?
The primary material used in French ironwork is wrought iron, a type of iron that is known for its durability and malleability. Wrought iron is ideal for creating detailed and intricate designs, as it can be easily shaped and formed.
A distinct material culture, economy, and society developed in the south of France during the Iron Age. This phenomenon was related to the way in which local communities were situated between the traditional Celtic societies of temperate Europe, and Mediterranean communities such as the Phoenicians, Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans.
French engineers led the world during the 19th century in the innovative design of iron and steel structures.
25 kwi 2024 · This talk, based on the history of the Techniques & Culture research group and of the associated journal, will introduce a discussion of changes in the field of anthropology of techniques over time. He will retrace its various connections both in the editorial and museum domains.
26 sty 2019 · The foundation of today’s episode will be the metals revolution, which saw early humans abandon stone tools and replace them with copper, bronze and then iron. This period was not just a revolution in technology or material accessibility.