Culture History Theory

Culture History Theory is an approach in archaeology that views cultures as continuous, evolving systems influenced by their historical context. It emphasizes understanding artifacts, sites, and practices within the broader narrative of a community’s history, migration, and interactions over time. Instead of focusing solely on individual objects, it aims to reconstruct the cultural patterns and changes that shape societies. This perspective helps us see how people's beliefs, technology, and social structures develop and influence each other across different periods, illuminating the story of human cultural development in a meaningful way.