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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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Archaeological evidence suggested these people coexisted peacefully, identifying themselves as part of the broader Avar society. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. ” Oxford Journal of Archaeology. ” Nature Communications.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

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This investigation, which began in 2017, brought together a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and geneticists. Genetic Continuity and Cultural Evolution While the genetic evidence suggests stability, the archaeological record at Oakhurst shows that the culture of its inhabitants was dynamic. 1 Gretzinger, J.,

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How does an NCHE Colloquium come together?

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Since 2017, NCHE has offered professional learning colloquia that focus on “Technology’s Impact in American History (TIAH).” First, we traveled to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park where the original indigenous village had been located in 1565 when the Spanish arrived.

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A Tale of Two Internships 

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For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

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Tracing the Hands of Time: Neanderthals and the Cave Art of Maltravieso

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A Shared Heritage: What Maltravieso Teaches Us Maltravieso Cave offers a rare glimpse into the shared artistic legacy of humanity. By refining dating methods, researchers have expanded the horizons of archaeology, enabling more nuanced interpretations of our ancestors’ lives and creativity. Hoffmann, D. DOI : 10.1016/j.quaint.2015.12.019