Penn Science Café Presents ‘Investigating the Origins of America’s First City’
WHO: Megan Kassabaum
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
Weingarten Assistant Curator for North America
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
WHAT: Penn Science Café, “Investigating the Origins of America’s First City”
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: World Cafe Live Upstairs, 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia
The ancient city of Cahokia thrived from 1050 to 1300 and was home to more than 20,000 people. Among many other activities, these people built massive earthen mounds that served a variety of functions. However, the history of mound building begins nearly 5,000 years before the mounds at Cahokia were constructed. In this talk, Dr. Kassabaum investigates the origins of America's first city by considering these precursors.
The talk is part of the Penn Science Café free public-lecture series presented by Penn Arts & Sciences and the Office of University Communications that takes science out of the lab for a night on the town. Dr. Kassabaum’s presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Café events are free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Seating is limited.
