Lecture 2 - The Gravettians and the Hunting Traditions of the North

Welcome to the second lecture!

This lecture is about hunting in Ice Age society.

With the Ice Age (26,000 – 20,000 BP), we see the emergence in Europe of a big game hunting tradition. This lecture discusses this culture, its ritual practices and its reach across Siberia into the Americas. It also discusses the unique architectural forms that were produced, the pit house and the conically-shaped pole house. It also introduces the sweat lodge and its associated ceremonies.

To get started, download the Lecture Handout, which outlines important places, terms, and dates addressed in Lecture 2; the document can be used for note-taking and as a study guide. 

Download the Lecture 2 Handout here.

This lecture is divided into seven units. Most units have a lecture video, followed by a multiple choice question, or questions.  These questions will test what you have just learned; you have one attempt to complete each, and can view the correct answer after submitting a response. You must complete these questions before 14:00 (UTC) September 24, 2013 to receive credit.

At the end of each lecture is a directed discussion with other members of your course. Discussion of other topics can be addressed in the forum, accessible by clicking "Discussion" in the menu at the top of this page.  

The time to complete this lecture (watching all videos, answering the review questions, and participating in directed discussion) is approximately two hours.