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Approaches to the History of Ancient Technology in Africa: Conversation with Dr. Babatunde Babalola

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
620 Library Place, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

This discussion forum will engage Dr. Babatunde Babalola of the British Museum on his groundbreaking research on glass technology in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its implications for reimagining the history of technology in Africa between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries AD. Two of Dr. Babalola’s publications will be the focus of the conversation and can be found on this link. The discussion will also examine Dr. Babalola’s latest research on African metallurgy. Dr. Akin Ogundiran of the Department of History will moderate the conversation.

 

Cosponsored by the Material History Lab, History Dept., and the Block Museum 

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Audience

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Student
  • Post Docs/Docs
  • Graduate Students

Contact

Program of African Studies   (847) 491-7323

african-studies@northwestern.edu

Interest

  • Academic (general)

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