Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. How were those pots used?

Archaeology 130

Archaeology Cultures Anthropology Heritage 130

Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This framework has all manner of trouble—from narratives driven by assumptions of the straight-line rise and fall of societies, to an obsession with “lost” civilizations, to the belief that older cultures are harder (and therefore more prestigious) to “discover.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.”

History 139

History Archaeology Heritage Oral History 139

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. I feel like school should be a place where I can learn about their culture and where they came from and for them learn about mine. school system is a “mess.”

Oral History 103

Oral History Advocacy Cultures Leadership 103

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. There were other Latinos and other minorities there, but they also rejected their own culture. When I came over here, I started being more proud of my culture.

Oral History 41

Oral History Middle School Cultures High School 41