Beyond the study of past cultures, archaeology can tell us about the history of earth systems and human experiences of climate change. Archaeologists have been studying El Niño—a recurring climate phenomenon that severely impacts the north coast of Peru—for over 40 years, learning how past societies managed sudden changes in this system over time.

Elizabeth Rodgers, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, will explore what artifacts, sites, and landscapes tell us about connections between people and climate and how this history can help us think about climate change affecting communities today, even here in Maine.

This presentation is free of charge and can be attended in-person or virtually. To attend virtually, register using the button below.

This program is part of the Wilson Museum’s program series Connecting to Collections: Curiosity, Culture, Climate made possible through the generous support of Bangor Savings Bank.