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Catherine Frieman is an Associate Professor of European Archaeology at the Australian National University. She holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford, an M.St from Oxford, and a BA from Yale University. Catherine's D.Phil research focused on the adoption of metal objects and metallurgy in northwest Europe from the 4th to 2nd millennium BC, with a close examination of lithic objects traditionally considered as skeuomorphs of metal. Her research interests include the relationships between people, technology, and material culture, particularly within the domains of prehistoric mobility, innovation, and ancient genetics. Catherine specializes in ancient technology studies, especially in prehistoric Eurasian stone and flint technology, as well as the spread of metal technologies. She has directed projects such as the British-based Southeast Kernow Archaeological Survey and the Triabunna Barracks excavations in Tasmania. In addition, she serves as Co-Editor in Chief for the journal Current Anthropology. Catherine's recent publication, 'Negotiating Migrations: Archaeology, Politics, Mobility,' was released in 2024 by Bloomsbury Academic and addresses cross-disciplinary methodologies in archaeological contexts.
Australian National University • Canberra
Teaching and research in European archaeology, including areas of prehistoric mobility, technological innovations, and biomolecular studies.
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