Encountering Hopewell in the Twenty-First Century, Ohio and Beyond, Volume Two: Settlements, Foodways, and Interaction ed. by Brian G. Redmond, Bret J. Ruby and Jarrod Burks

A comprehensive understanding of Hopewell culture, particularly its settlement patterns and subsistence strategies, has emerged from novel multiscalar approaches integrating geophysical, chemical, and geographical technologies. This volume shifts the focus from ceremonial centers to everyday activities, revealing complex interaction networks across the Scioto Valley and beyond. Key findings include evidence of intensive occupation in regions like Brown’s Bottom and Lady’s Run, insights into household cooperation and interregional exchange through artifact analysis, and the identification of shared cultural information spreading more extensively than material goods. The study leverages advanced methodologies such as Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and comparative modeling to synthesize a robust model of Hopewell regional and interregional interactions, providing a framework for future research.

Metzger, K. (2021). Encountering Hopewell in the Twenty-First Century, Ohio and Beyond, Volume Two: Settlements, Foodways, and Interaction ed. by Brian G. Redmond, Bret J. Ruby and Jarrod Burks. Ohio History, 128(1), 103–105. https://doi.org/10.1353/ohh.2021.0003