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JANUARY 16, 2025

Anthropologist Dr. Martin Smith describes how these findings add depth to archaeological interpretations: “Rather than simply seeing a set of skeletons, hidden aspects of these people’s lives and identities come into view as mothers, husbands, and daughters.” DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511521218 Olalde, I., Russell, M.,

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Archaeological evidence for cannibalism in prehistoric Western Europe ( Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory ). Related Research For those interested in the broader context of prehistoric cannibalism and Magdalenian mortuary practices, here are some key studies: Bello, S. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2015.06.003

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt. Exploring Iowa Archaeology ). Sioux City CSD – opening a K-5 STEM specialty school in Fall 2015. Kim Reynolds & Mary Andringa. STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Launching a STEM Council Seal of Approval for programs (e.g.

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APRIL 4, 2025

In a new study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal 1 , researchers from institutions across Europe compiled the most comprehensive cross-cultural knot database to date. By analyzing 338 distinct knots from archaeological archives and museum collections, they discovered a surprisingly stable repertoire. . Henrich, J.

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Sapiens

APRIL 16, 2024

ENTERING THE FRAY I agreed to discuss archaeology with pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on the mega-popular but controversial podcast the Joe Rogan Experience. But reaching those outside my echo chamber demands more than my archaeological expertise. I’m distinguishing archaeology from mythology. Many people buy it.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 18, 2025

Experimental archaeology could also help determine whether naturally occurring flakes are sharp enough to leave distinct traces that can be identified in the fossil record. This could involve examining sites older than 3.3 For now, the study challenges long-standing assumptions about the origins of tool use. Related Research: Harmand, S.,

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Our understanding of them has primarily come from archaeology—richly adorned graves, weapons, and evidence of trade. This trans-Adriatic connection aligns with archaeological evidence of extensive trade between Italy and the Balkans, where goods and cultural influences flowed freely in both directions.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A Mysterious Ritual Resurfaces in the Archaeological Record In the rugged landscapes of northeastern Iberia, ancient fortresses once stood, their walls bearing silent witness to the turbulent rituals of Iron Age societies. Credit: MAC-Ullastret a De Prado, 2015 For decades, archaeologists speculated on the meaning of these skulls.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Archaeological excavations at Mandrin Cave revealed the remains of both Neanderthals and modern humans. We discovered his first teeth in 2015 lying on the ground at the cave’s entrance, barely covered by a few leaves. The entrance to Mandrin Cave, in the Rhône Valley in southern France, lies in a dense forest.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Even small fragments can reveal extraordinary insights when combined with advanced archaeological, osteological, and isotopic analyses. Journal : Journal of Field Archaeology , 2016. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science , 2011. Journal : Quaternary International , 2015. Journal : World Archaeology , 2015.

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MARCH 26, 2024

2015: fig. © South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/Eurac/Samadelli/Staschitz. Reproduced by permission of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Details of the Iceman's sixty-one carbon pigment tattoos (after Samadelli et al.,

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Archaeological evidence, particularly the presence of distinct microblade stone tools, has been used to argue for a northern migration. This question remains hotly contested, with evidence pointing to two possible routes: The Southern Route – following a coastal migration through South Asia and Southeast Asia before moving northward.

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Teaching Anthropology

MAY 8, 2023

Anthropology modules appear in programs in three programs I have taught: Archaeology and Anthropology, Human Sciences, and Music. Previous studies have shown that this strategy has been successful at reducing failure rates in STEM courses at university (Talbert et al., Copeland T., & Dengah, F. Annals of Anthropological Practice 40 (2).

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mauro Calattini The boy’s remains, discovered in 1998 in Grotta delle Mura, a cave near Monopoli in southern Italy, were uncovered during archaeological excavations. The infant's skeleton was excavated in 1998 in a cave in Puglia. Additional Related Research Pinhasi, R., Nature, 514(7523), 445-449.

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

His career trajectory focused on the archaeology of complex societies in central Mexico c. His many retrospective examinations and reflections on the state of Mesoamerican archaeology marked him as a leading synthesizer, and he was often called upon to provide commentaries and updates on Formative central Mexico.

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MAY 1, 2023

Michael Francis, who was a keynote speaker at the 2015 NCHE conference held in St. First, we traveled to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park where the original indigenous village had been located in 1565 when the Spanish arrived. NCHE’s colloquium model brings together a team of scholars. Our first step was to invite Dr. J.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 6, 2017

Since 2015, when Florida State University began to counsel incoming freshmen on the wisdom of 15 credits, those who took the advice have actually earned higher G.P.A.’s. Archaeology of Human Origins” may sound interesting, but if you wait too long to focus on your economics major, you may not get in all the requirements you need.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 23, 2024

This finding challenges some archaeological estimates suggesting earlier human presence in Australia, implying that earlier populations may have been replaced by later waves. Conclusion The study led by the University of California, Berkeley, provides a refined understanding of the interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Spanning over 250 individuals, the study integrates genetics with archaeological and dietary evidence, shedding new light on the egalitarian nature of LBK societies. Source: Proceedings of the Royal Society B , 2015. Source: Science , 2012.

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Living Geography

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Here's an extract from the RGS session abstract which led to the book: The BAFTA-winning situation comedy-drama “Detectorists” has, across three series and a Christmas special (2014–17), garnered critical praise for its affectionate portrayal of metal detecting and amateur archaeology in rural England.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Researchers from the China National Silk Museum and the Sichuan Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology have confirmed that silk played a significant role in sacrificial rituals conducted by the Shu State during the late Shang Dynasty (1600–1100 BCE). Cambridge Archaeological Journal. Ge, J., & Hu, Y.

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