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SUMMARY:NEANDERTHALS\, DENISOVIANS and EARLY MODERN HUMANS: Recent Evidence and Interpretations
DESCRIPTION:Who were the Neanderthals and the Denisovans? What was their relationship – anatomical\, behavioral and genetic – to Modern Humans? Do you have Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA in your genome? When and where did Modern Humans (Homo sapiens) first evolve? \nJoin John Barthelme\, educator\, archaeologist\, Ph.D in Anthropology\, and OVHS volunteer\, to discuss the current research on these fascinating questions. Also included will be a demonstration of Neanderthal stone stool making techniques using replica casts of the major anatomical differences between Neanderthals and us. \nJohn Barthelme in Kenya \n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/neanderthals-denisovians-and-early-modern-humans-recent-evidence-and-interpretations/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Heliograph - Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight
DESCRIPTION:During the 1880s in Arizona\, United States Army soldiers used high-quality sunlight reflecting heliographs for communication throughout the state. \nJoin OVHS as retired CIA Intelligence Analyst\, Lee Krsiean\, explains how this technique kept soldiers and settlers safe. \nThis free presentation is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Donations to OVHS are appreciated and directly support our mission.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-heliograph-frontier-arizonas-communication-by-sunlight/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
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SUMMARY:OVHS Speaker's Series: Sun City Oro Valley - 40 Years of Progress
DESCRIPTION:Sun City Oro Valley\, founded in 1987 as southern Arizona’s first retirement‑focused HOA\, has grown into a lively community of 2\,488 homes and an active\, welcoming lifestyle for seniors nationwide. Join us to explore how Del Webb launched this new concept\, how Sun City OV was planned and built\, and how it has evolved over nearly four decades. \nSponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society\, lLocal historian Jim Williams\, a 20‑year SCOV resident\, will share stories\, insights\, and little‑known details that bring this remarkable community to life. \nThis free presentation is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society.  Donations to OVHS are appreciated and directly support our mission.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-speakers-series-sun-city-oro-valley/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W. Naranja Dr.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:OVHS Speaker's Series
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