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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Wagner-Durand Journal : Homo Pictor: Image Studies and Archaeology in Dialogue , 2020. Sahala Conference : Ancient Language Processing Proceedings , 2023. Sonik Book : Routledge Handbook of Emotions in the Ancient Near East , 2023. Bennett Journal : Journal of Cuneiform Studies , 2023.

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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. Nature , 521(7552), 310-315.

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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. In January 2023, Hancock and I agreed to sit down together on Rogan’s podcast.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

” Implications for Archaeology and Genetics A New Era in Prehistoric Research The ability to extract DNA from sediments is revolutionizing the study of human and animal history. Fieldwork: Sampling in the rear vestibule of the cave, February 2023. Credit: Nature Communications (2025).

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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. Journal of Archaeological Science. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 62 (105035), 105035.

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MARCH 19, 2024

To uncover this past, a team launched the country’s first archaeological research. The Praia Melão engenho and estate is the first archaeological site identified in São Tomé. Our excavations in 2023 focused mainly on the area just outside the ruins, with limited testing inside the building itself.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This is why evidence for diet was a big part of my archaeology flipped class activity , for example. Iconic McDonald’s menu items according to UVic ANTH 100 students McDonald’s restaurant is a global company with a foothold in 118 countries (Han 2023; McDonald’s ). 27 Feb 2023) Fast and Pluribus: Impacts of a Globalizing McDonald’s.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The SWP field school offers UTM students the opportunity to be trained in archaeological excavation within their campus grounds. Teaching prompted us to reassess our skills and rediscover the motivations that led us to pursue archaeology originally.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

by 2nd April 2023. Acceptance decision made 17 th April 2023. Submissions via journal system by 14 th August 2023. We will also be using the solutions to develop guidelines for best practice. Proposed timeline: Abstracts submitted via email to william.tantam@bristol.ac.uk Header image: by John Petalcurin from Pexels

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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 : bioRxiv , 2023. Journal : Journal of Field Archaeology , 2016. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science , 2011. Journal : Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2022.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Nestled in the Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico, this archaeological marvel has now divulged its genetic secrets, thanks to a groundbreaking study. Unveiling a maize-centric diet, the findings align with previous archaeological studies, painting a vivid picture of Teōtīhuacān's dependence on C4 plants, especially maize.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I call this a “confession” because “ (bio)archaeologists ” like me—scholars who identify with archaeology, biological anthropology, or both—are not necessarily known for centering social theories like Intersectionality in our subdisciplines. Bio)archaeology is no stranger to its colonial baggage. Intersectional Anthropology.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A Race Against Time: The Destruction of Ancient Sites Unfortunately, the researchers also highlight a growing concern: the destruction of archaeological sites due to modern development. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03863-y "A weakly structured stem for human origins in Africa" Nature , 2023. DOI: 10.1038/s41562-018-0394-4 1 Ben Arous, E.,

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 13, 2024

A New Standard for Archaeological Research The collaboration between Western scientists and Indigenous knowledge "sets a new standard for archaeological research into the early spread of the horse and the take-up of horse usage by Indigenous groups" …globally, said University of Oxford archaeologist Peter Mitchell. Librado, P.,

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Beyond the Findings The commentary also delves into the broader scientific landscape, addressing challenges posed by new publication models and stressing the importance of responsible social communication in disseminating archaeological discoveries. Martinón-Torres, M., Herries, A. R., & Petraglia, M. link] Stone Tools or Geofacts?

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AUGUST 18, 2024

While genetic data has estimated the arrival of Homo sapiens in Australia to be under 50,000 years ago, archaeological findings suggest an earlier presence, possibly as far back as 65,000 or even 80,000 years ago. Until recently, most archaeological efforts concentrated on the southern route.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

No sedimentological evidence for deliberate burial by homo naledi – A case study highlighting the need for best practices in geochemical studies within archaeology and paleoanthropology. Feuerriegel, E., Gurtov, A., … Hawks, J. Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi. link] 2 Foecke, K. PaleoAnthropology.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Attraction of Mountainous Regions for Early Hominins Archaeological evidence shows that early hominins—members of the genus Homo —frequently settled in or near mountainous regions. This research highlights the importance of biodiversity and environmental variety in shaping early hominin adaptations. 1 Zeller, E.,

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

1935-2023 David C. Grove, 1935-2023 David C. Grove, Jubilee Professor of Anthropology Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and Courtesy Professor of Anthropology at the University of Florida, passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 87 after a long illness.

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MAY 1, 2023

In October 2022, we realized that funds in our TPS grant would enable us to offer an additional colloquium in the spring of 2023. First, we traveled to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park where the original indigenous village had been located in 1565 when the Spanish arrived. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565.

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MARCH 19, 2024

1944–2023 Karen Donne (Kaddee) Vitelli died on September 12, 2013, at the age of 79 in the town of Dresden, Maine, where she had been living since her retirement from Indiana University in 2006. In the summer of 1969, she rejoined the Franchthi Cave project and did a stint in Turkey at the archaeological site of Gordion.

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Society for Classical Studies

MARCH 7, 2025

We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, and workshops/roundtables on any aspect of the Greco-Roman world, including but not limited to poetry (from epic, lyric, and pastoral to elegy, satire, and the epigram), drama, history, philosophy, archaeology, religion, and social life (from family and gender roles to slavery and prostitution).

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Credit: Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology (2023). 2023.1309907 The study, centered around the archaeological site of Coro Trasito in Sobrarbe, Aragon, revolutionized our understanding of livestock practices and feeding strategies in high-altitude regions during the Early Neolithic, approximately 6,500 to 7,500 years ago.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

These findings, published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology 1 , suggest a deeper understanding and technical skill in stone tool creation than previously thought. Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology , 6 (1). Tsukada, K., Tarawneh, O., Massadeh, S., & Kadowaki, S.

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Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

7, 2023 • by Studies Weekly There are countless scientific breakthroughs and advancements over the years that have significantly shaped our world for the better. Parker wasn’t satisfied with what she considered “women’s work,” so Harrington taught her archaeological methods in the field. 2, 2020, for AIP.org.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Please send a 300-word pitch that outlines the story or argument of your piece, and a 50-word bio to an@americananthro.org by February 2, 2023. Read more about us here , and consider how you might tell anthropological stories for a general audience as you consider the direction of your pitch.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Dating archaeological finds involves various methodologies, with radiocarbon dating holding a notable place in the scientist's toolkit. Remarkably, this seismic shift was catalyzed by a fresh appraisal of ancient fossils, breathing new life into the story of our evolution. 1 Grün, R., & Stringer, C.

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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: BioRxiv , 2023.

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Sapiens

MARCH 4, 2025

Through this work, drawing on knowledge from human skeletal biology, anatomy, and archaeology, we often confront the immense social and racial inequalities that can play a role in the circumstances of ones death.

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

Ian Straughn worked with students in an introductory archaeology course using Humata.ai to imagine and develop the research design for the archaeological investigation of UCI’s campus at some time in the future (perhaps an excavation to be conducted by non-human intelligence).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I had dinner with a friend, Claudia Mendes—a former colleague in Munich—and her family around New Year’s Eve 2023, and she told me, “This city is crisscrossed by wind corridors [ Frischluftschneisen ], channeling fresh air from green spaces on higher ground to the literal down town, the lower and the hotter parts of the city.”

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By refining dating methods, researchers have expanded the horizons of archaeology, enabling more nuanced interpretations of our ancestors’ lives and creativity. Journal : L'Anthropologie , 2023. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science , 2019. Journal : Journal of Archaeological Science Reports , 2021.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Sagstetter, Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Katya Xinyi Zhao Anthropology & Education Quarterly Dilemmas of vulnerability in Indian education NGOs: Neoliberal subjectivity, emotions, and class-based employment hierarchies in Delhi Rich Thornton Anthropology & Humanism Israeli democracy threatened under right-wing extremists: A native anthropologist’s (..)

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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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Sapiens

JANUARY 22, 2025

An archaeologist from Palestine is urgently working to assess archaeological sites in the West Bank devastated by destruction and looting amid Israels ongoing war in the region. SIGNS OF LOOTING appear everywhere at archaeological sites across the West Bank. to 10 meters wide and 0.4 to 7 meters deep.

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