#experimental-archaeology

#experimental-archaeology

Archaeologists have conjured vivid portraits of humankind's past from recovered relics, though experimental archaeology captures sounds, smells, and tastes that traditional methods cannot convey.

"We initiated this project with simple questions: 'How did Paleolithic people arrive at such remote islands as Okinawa? How difficult was their journey? And what tools and strategies did they use?'"

Greer Jarrett has identified four possible small ports, or 'havens,' used by Vikings along the Norwegian coast, significant for trade and travel.