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Rupert Till
Professor of music and head of the Department of Humanities at the University of Huddersfield who studies music, acoustics, and their archaeological applications.
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Dec 12, 2025
• 19min
How Did Ancient Humans Use The Acoustics Of Spaces Like Caves?
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Margarita Díaz-Andreu, an archaeologist and ICREA professor at the University of Barcelona, and Rupert Till, a music professor at the University of Huddersfield, explore the fascinating intersection of sound and archaeology. They discuss how ancient humans utilized the acoustics of caves, measuring echoes and reverberations to uncover past experiences. Rupert shares captivating stories about vulture bone flutes and their role in ritualistic practices, emphasizing the emotional connection to sound and its significance in understanding prehistoric cultures.
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