Grahame Clark

Grahame Clark's intellectual journey in archaeology spans over half a century, marked by significant contributions that have shaped the field. His groundbreaking doctorate on Mesolithic cultures and subsequent works established him as a leading authority. Clark pioneered environmental archaeology, emphasizing the relationship between ancient environments and human societies, exemplified by his excavations at Starr Carr. As Disney Professor of Public Archaeology at Cambridge, he inspired countless students, while his landmark book, World Prehistory, broadened the understanding of global human history.