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Life After Dark in the Ancient World | Dr. Nancy Gonlin | TEDxBellevueCollege

What did our ancient ancestors do after dark? From the light on our cell phones to the digital clock on the wall, from street lights to auto headlights, we are subjected to light 24-hours a day. Dr. Nancy Gonlin, archaeologist and senior associate professor of anthropology at Bellevue College, sheds light on that question, and explains why we should care about light pollution. Gonlin is co-editor of Commoner Ritual and Ideology in Ancient Mesoamerica, Ancient Households of the Americas, and Human Adaptation in Ancient Mesoamerica. She is also co-author of Copán: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Maya Kingdom. Gonlin is a registered professional archaeologist, and a former Dumbarton Oaks Fellow of Harvard University. Her specialization is the Classic Maya (CE 250-900) civilization of Mexico and Central America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx