Jena, September 17, 2026. The Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena is dedicating an upcoming evening event to a fundamental paradigm shift in historical research. Under the title ‘The Neolithic Revolution – Perhaps a Lie?’, Prof. Dr. Harald Kunze will shed light on the emergence of sedentary life and agriculture from a provocative scientific perspective on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the vhs building in Grietgasse.
- What: Lecture and discussion on the Neolithic Revolution with Prof. Dr. Harald Kunze
- When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: vhs-Gebäude Jena, Grietgasse
- Registration: Required via email to volkshochschule@jena.de or by phone at 03641 498200
Scientific approach questions established theses
Until now, it has been considered a historical fact that after approximately 2.5 million years as nomads, our ancestors began to settle and practice agriculture about 12,000 years ago—a process known as the ‘Neolithic Revolution.’ In recent years, however, researchers have begun to critically question these events within the framework of a ‘new history of humanity’ and to doubt whether one can speak of a sudden revolution at all.
Due to limited space and high interest, the Volkshochschule Jena explicitly points out that prior registration is mandatory for participation.
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Background: The Volkshochschule Jena regularly offers evening lectures and expert presentations that make current scientific discourse accessible to a broad public. The building in Grietgasse serves as a central educational venue for urban and regional dialogue.
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The Neolithic Revolution – Perhaps a Lie?
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