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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

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In early 2024, Spain’s culture minister announced that the nation would overhaul its state museum collections, igniting a wave of anticipation—and controversy. Through these forces, colonized communities were often deprived of the opportunity to engage with their own heritage in ways that align with their values and self-determination.

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Hidden Voices: How Judeo-Tunisian Arabic Lives on in France

Anthropology News

Credit: Label Akuphone, 2024 Album cover for Ya Hasra: Jewish-Tunisian Jewels, Originals & Reworks Reworks by DJ Sharouh Artwork by Lo Nataf Mastered by Josh Stevenson Liner notes by Reine Ruby Translation by Elisabeth Angel-Perez Label Akuphone, 2024 Release date 23 August 2024.

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Caring for and through Language: Tibetan Refugees and Heritage Language Education in Canada

Anthropology News

In May 2024, questions about who should care for refugees’ languages, and about what constituted a language worthy of care, emerged at a community-based workshop, “Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning (SEE Learning) for Multilingual Children,” in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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CFP: Treasure: Unearthing Value in Anthropology

Anthropology News

Issued: February 5, 2024 Pitches due: March 4, 2024 Decisions: March 22, 2024 First drafts due: April 17, 2024 Anthropology News invites submissions for the fourth issue of 2024, which will explore the multifaceted concept of “treasure” through an anthropological lens.

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The Evolutionary Importance of Risky Play: Challenging Limits for Childhood Development

Anthropology.net

The Origins of Risky Play: A Legacy from Early Humans Co-author Zane Thayer, associate professor of anthropology at Dartmouth, explains that although children today are physically safer than ever before, societal anxiety about injuries has never been higher. ” The researchers connect this concept to our evolutionary history. Thayer, Z.

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Heatcraft: Handmade Story of an Iceshelf in the Persian Gulf

Anthropology News

The collective aims to explore the intersection of craft, anthropological collaboration, and speculative futures in the Persian Gulf region. Golabatoon doozi embroidery represents the rich visual heritage of the region; however, its existence is now under threat, mirroring the precarious state of the windcatchers themselves.

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Discovering a Monumental Megalithic Structure in Northern Peru

Anthropology.net

Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. As anthropology pioneers, Toohey, Murphy, and their team exemplify the transformative power of research, bridging the past and present to illuminate humanity's rich cultural tapestry. 1 Toohey, J. 1 Toohey, J.