An Experimental Examination of Arctic Soapstone Cooking Technology
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-1-2009
Publication Title
74th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology
Volume
2009
First page number:
136
Last page number:
136
Abstract
We examine soapstone’s heat properties and its usefulness for Arctic cooking technologies in comparison to alternatives such as metal and ceramic. We focus on how energy storage properties enhance soapstone’s usefulness, particularly with low-energy heating. We explore whether the historic discontinuation of traditional stone cookware was driven by availability of metal, trade pressures, or a change in heating systems, such as the adoption of stoves. We will conduct low-energy boiling experiments, simulating the oil-based heating of historic Arctic communities. By understanding heat absorption and release associated with various materials we will gain insights into the choices made by Arctic people.
Disciplines
Archaeological Anthropology | Chemistry
Language
English
Repository Citation
Glazer, D.,
Harry, K. G.
(2009).
An Experimental Examination of Arctic Soapstone Cooking Technology.
74th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, 2009
136-136.
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