Overview
Explore the fascinating world of Bronze Age Europe's enigmatic golden hats in this 42-minute educational video. Delve into the historical significance of four spectacular gold artifacts dating from 1600-800 BC, examining their intricate craftsmanship, symbolic designs, and connection to ancient solar worship. Learn about the technological advancements, religious beliefs, and material culture of Bronze Age societies while understanding how these remarkable ceremonial objects fit into the broader context of European prehistory. Through detailed analysis of archaeological evidence and historical research, discover the relationship between these golden hats and ancient solar cults, lunisolar calendars, religious ceremonies, and ritual practices. Gain insights into the changing beliefs of Bronze Age peoples and the significance of ritual depositions, all supported by extensive academic sources and contemporary archaeological studies.
Syllabus
Skoglund P, Nimura C, Bradley R. Interpretations of Footprints in the Bronze Age Rock Art of South Scandinavia. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 2017;83:289-303. doi:10.1017/ppr.2017.2
00:00 Mysterious Golden Hats
01:50 Sponsorship
03:09 The Golden Hats
10:49 The Solar Cult
20:16 Solar Deities
26:39 Lunisolar Calenders?
27:47 Solar Rites
33:10 Solar Symbols and Priests
35:40 Changing Beliefs
37:29 Bronze Hoards and Ritual Depositions
Taught by
Dan Davis History