We mention there is a YouTube video of this episode. Well, that was before we tried to edit it. There was a big error that couldn't be overcome in the processing of the video. So, you don't get to see Chris' ugly face and Rachel's face-for-video\u2026maybe next week!\n\nLately it seems like every archaeology news article we read references the Stone, Bronze or Iron Age as a hook in the headline. We were curious, where does this come from, and is it valid to continue using it today? Join us for a deep dive on the origins of the Three Part Age system, whether it still holds up, or if it is an idea that just doesn't apply to our current understanding of the ancient world.\n\nLinks\n\n * THE THREE-AGE SYSTEM: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS: https://stoneageman.com/stone-bronze-iron-age/\n * The Development of the Three-Age System: https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/article/the-development-of-the-three-age-system/\n * Three-age system (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-age_system\n * Aspects of Archaeology: The Three (and a bit) Age System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cJ7WAvWhYU\n * Did the Americas have a Bronze Age? (YouTube): https://youtu.be/HAZsFgAJSJE\n\nContact\n\n * Chris Webster\n chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com\n * Rachel Roden\n rachel@unraveleddesigns.com\n RachelUnraveled (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/rachelunraveled/]\n\nArchPodNet\n\n * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/]\n * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet\n * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet\n * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet\n * Tee Public Store [https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724]: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724\n\nAffiliates\n\n * Motion [https://www.archpodnet.com/motion]: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion\n * Motley Fool\n Save $110 off the full list price of Stock Advisor for your first year, go to \xa0https://zen.ai/archaeologyshowfool and start your investing journey today!\n *$110 discount off of $199 per year list price. Membership will renew annually at the then current list price.\n * Laird Superfood\n Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/thearchaeologyshow2 and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset.\n * Liquid I.V.\n Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/thearchaeologyshow1 to save 20% off anything you order.