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How Colonialism Invented Food Insecurity in West Africa

Sapiens

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. Human history on the continent is full of similar stories of resilience through environmental challenges.

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It’s Time to Replace “Prehistory” With “Deep History”

Sapiens

A team of archaeologists working in Southeast Asia is pushing toward a deeper understanding of history that amplifies Indigenous and local perspectives to challenge traditional archaeological timelines. Humans huddled in caves. Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” When you think of “prehistory,” what images come to mind?

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. 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. How were those pots used?

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STUDENT VOICES: Kids bring into school what they’re dealing with at home. Teachers don’t get that

The Hechinger Report

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. Subconsciously, we turn to our teachers to make us better human beings and we look forward to experiences that they will give us. school system is a “mess.”

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STUDENT VOICES: Teachers put you in situations to make you stronger

The Hechinger Report

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. Leave this field empty if you're human: What do you plan to do after you graduate from high school? school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

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STUDENT VOICES: When you’re a teenager you feel like an outsider already

The Hechinger Report

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. Not only in our smarts or technology, but to help us progress as a human race: preparing us to tackle the issues that they couldn’t defeat.

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STUDENT VOICES: I don’t think you need an A+ in calculus to work a normal job

The Hechinger Report

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. Leave this field empty if you're human: How would you describe the students at your school? school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? Weekly Update.