Koně a lidé očima archeologa
| Title in English | Horses and humans through the eyes of an archaeologist |
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Requested lectures |
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| Description | The relationship between humans and horses is one of the most remarkable in history. The animal, which was originally hunted, gradually became an assistant in transport, in the fields and on the battlefields, a symbol of prestige and an important part of mythology. Although we do not need horses for everyday life today, we are still attracted to them and seek their company. Archaeology – and especially its specialization in zooarchaeology – can reveal this story in detail. What do bones tell us about the domestication of horses? How did the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and inhabitants of medieval Brno treat them? And how can historical knowledge be used in contemporary horsemanship? This lecture offers an original perspective on the changing relationship between humans and horses across time and cultures. |