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The Geometry of Memory: How Knots Carry the Weight of Human History

Anthropology.net

“The ability to tie them may have been passed between cultures, or more likely through shared ancestry,” — Roope Kaaronen But cultural transmission can’t explain everything. In some cases, such as identical knots from South America and Russia, the likelihood of direct interaction is negligible.

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The Journey of Homo sapiens into East Eurasia: What Ancient Genomes Reveal

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Analysis of the Neanderthal genome revealed that 1 to 4% of the genome in modern humans living outside Africa is derived from Neanderthals," the study notes. The reason for this remains an open question​ High-Altitude Adaptations and the Denisovan Connection Living at high altitudes presents unique physiological challenges. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1221359110

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Are Neanderthals and Homo sapiens Separate Species?

Anthropology.net

Journal : PNAS , 2013. 1302653110 Summary : Uses dental morphology to reassess speciation events and shared ancestry between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. No Known Hominin Species Matches the Expected Dental Morphology of the Last Common Ancestor of Neanderthals and Modern Humans Authors : Gómez-Robles, A., DOI : 10.1073/pnas.1302653110

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Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a group of soldiers of Japanese ancestry, during World War II. In 2013, Senator Inouye was awarded posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. He lost his right arm in the war.