We’ve been remiss in discussing the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) anywhere in the world, so we’re fixing that by spotlighting one particular technology in what is today the US states of Michigan and Wisconsin, and some of the world’s earliest coppersmiths. Plus, a very salty discussion of the pseudoscience and bad historical takes behind some alternative theories for the Old Copper Complex's creators. Links Old Copper Culture (Milwaukee Public Museum) Ancient Native Americans were among the world’s first coppersmiths (Science) On the Timing of the Old Copper Complex in North America: A Comparison of Radiocarbon Dates From Different Archaeological Contexts (Radiocarbon) …
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