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MARCH 25, 2025

The results challenge long-held assumptions about how early humans controlled tool shape and suggest that the differences in Levallois core designs may be more influenced by cultural traditions than previously thought​ Why Levallois Technology Matters Levallois technology represents a milestone in human cognitive and technological evolution.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

“I came to theory desperate, wanting to comprehend—to grasp what was happening around and within me.” – bell hooks From January to May 2024, I taught a class that could have been blocked at my previous institution in Florida—if it wasn’t potentially illegal. Intersectional Anthropology.

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JUNE 27, 2024

AI is shaping our everyday lives, but as anthropology teaching faculty, most of our recent AI-related conversations have had a singular focus: how to deal with generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom. Below, we present case studies from three anthropology courses using three different sets of AI tools.

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MAY 1, 2025

The Bone Archive of Human History If genes are blueprints, skulls are blueprints weathered by time. Yet the ancient record, preserved in bone, reminds us that the human face has always been a product of history—a moving target shaped by who we are, what we eat, and where we go. Related Research Olalde, I., link] Lazaridis, I.,

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MAY 2, 2025

Tracing Human Movement Across the Iranian Heartland In the northern reaches of Iran’s Central Desert, nestled between the rugged Alborz Mountains and the flat, wind-worn claylands to the south, archaeologists have uncovered eight scattered landscapes rich in Paleolithic stone tools. Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, 62, 101292.

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MAY 1, 2025

in April 2024. Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past. The Savage Within: The Social History of British Anthropology. In this photo provided by researchers, Clifford Tsosie stands in front of the Round House in Picuris Pueblo, N.M., Archaeology of Native North America. Prentice Hall.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A groundbreaking study 1 of ancient human DNA from the Oakhurst rock shelter in South Africa is shedding new light on population history in one of the world’s earliest regions of modern human activity. It contained more than 40 human graves and preserved layers of human artifacts, such as stone tools, going back 12,000 years.”

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JULY 15, 2024

Issued: July 15, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until November 1, 2024 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Here Anthropology News invites submissions on the forms of care that permeate human and nonhuman worlds. The post Call for Pitches: Care appeared first on Anthropology News.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

The genetic legacy of Neanderthals persists in modern humans, with 1-2% of non-African genomes composed of Neanderthal DNA—a determination made through comprehensive sequencing and comparison of ancient and modern genomes. “These beneficial traits spread rapidly in early human populations.”

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

A Glimpse into Europe’s Earliest Settlers Over 45,000 years ago, small groups of modern humans roamed the icy expanse of Ice Age Europe. Among these pioneers were individuals whose lives and genetic histories have now been reconstructed from the oldest modern human genomes yet sequenced.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Over the last 12,000 years, a pivotal shift occurred in the human genome, driven by the advent of agriculture and the shift to a carbohydrate-rich diet. This process allowed early humans to extract more energy from crops like wheat and grains, which became staples in post-agricultural societies.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

The reconstruction of early human evolution has largely been shaped by fossil evidence found in a few key locations in Africa. The eastern branch of the East African Rift System, encompassing renowned sites like Oldupai Gorge in Tanzania, is one of the most significant sources of early human fossils.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There papers in Nature Ecology and Evolution 1 2 3 summarize findings at the Ranis site and showcase a Stone Age culture that predates previous estimates, shedding light on the coexistence of modern humans and Neanderthals. In the recent excavations at Ranis, a fragment of human bone was discovered. 1 Mylopotamitaki, D., Fewlass, H.,

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Issued: January 29, 2024 Response deadline: February 23, 2024 Pitch responses: February 29, 2024 First drafts due: March 27, 2024 For our third issue of 2024, Anthropology News is delving into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intricate relationship with human reality.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Ancient Hearths of Fuente del Salín Fire has long been a cornerstone of human existence, providing warmth, protection, and a means to cook food. The Gravettian mastery of fire provides a glimpse into the complexity of their cultural traditions, reshaping our understanding of how early humans structured their lives.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Issued: January 19, 2024 Response deadline: February 2, 2024 Pitch responses: February 7, 2024 First drafts due: February 21, 2024 For our second issue of 2024, Anthropology News invites you to explore the anatomy of deception and dissect the truths and untruths that form our understanding of reality.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Reflection on the 2023 Ivan Karp Workshop in Museum Anthropology, organized by the Council for Museum Anthropology Spot-lit sweeping ceramic vases made by the artist Dame Magdalene Odundo were the centerpieces of the exhibition Magdalene Odundo: A Dialogue with Objects presented at the Gardiner Museum from October 2023 to April 2024.

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MAY 17, 2024

Scientists uncover compelling evidence suggesting that the hunting strategies of early humans involved long-distance running, challenging conventional beliefs about the physical demands and efficiency of such pursuits. Ethnography and ethnohistory support the efficiency of hunting through endurance running in humans.

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MARCH 10, 2025

“Even when they pass on, you still respect and honor them as non-human relatives. In archaeology’s early days, animal remains were often ignored, discarded, or treated as unimportant compared to human burials and artifacts. Discusses the ethical treatment of non-human remains in archaeology. M., & Nelson, S.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

The solo exhibition Alexa Vasquez: Undocumented Times/Queer Yearnings opened on May 25, 2024, at the Oceanside Museum of Art in Southern California, displaying the work of Alexa Vasquez, an undocumented trans woman born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and currently living in Corona, California. Mexico border and part of a militarized border county.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In their paper published in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health 1 , the researchers argue that this type of play fulfills an evolutionary need inherited from our ape and early human ancestors. Modern humans, while less adept climbers than other primates, still retain the physical capacity to engage in these activities. 1 Fannin, L.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A recent study, published on September 3, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Complex Systems 1 , presents groundbreaking insights into the mechanisms driving social evolution. The model proposed by Itao and Kaneko offers a mechanistic explanation for social evolution, integrating theories from anthropology, history, and archaeology.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Recent research from Binghamton University reveals a groundbreaking application of ancient DNA extraction techniques in forensic anthropology. Originally designed for studying woolly mammoths and Neanderthals, these methods can now potentially identify badly burned human remains. 1 Emery, M. Bolhofner, K., Ghafoor, S., Versoza, C.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

In his groundbreaking book, The Naked Neanderthal: A New Understanding of the Human Creature (2024), Slimak delves into the depths of Neanderthal life, challenging preconceived notions and offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be human. Slimak asserts. "We

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Key contributors to the study include Carl Lipo, Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Science; Robert J. ” Rethinking Easter Island’s History The traditional narrative of Easter Island has long been used as a cautionary tale, an example of how human societies can cause their own destruction by depleting natural resources.

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JULY 17, 2024

On January 15, two days before the start of the 2024 school year, I joined 50 grade eight students and their guardians for an orientation at Launch, a high school in one of Cape Town’s oldest townships. Tricia Niesz is the section contributing editor for the Council on Anthropology and Education.

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JULY 31, 2024

A study published on March 30 in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology sheds light on the linguistic journey of early Americans. The intersection of linguistic, archaeological, climatological, and genetic research continues to deepen our understanding of human migration and evolution. and Canada. 1 Nichols, J.

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JULY 27, 2024

1934-2024 Donald E. After army service, in 1959, Brown returned to El Camino and declared anthropology as his major. He transferred to UCLA to continue his anthropology courses with M. One of his classmates was Carrie Chu, who was from Hong Kong and was studying anthropology and Southeast Asian history.

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APRIL 17, 2024

1930-2024 Luther Paul Gerlach was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. In 1961, Gerlach was hired as an assistant professor of anthropology and sociology at Lafayette College, in Easton, Pennsylvania. Luther Gerlach (1930-2024) takes a photograph. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1952.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

As the 2024 Summer Olympics captivate audiences with extraordinary athletic displays, it presents a timely opportunity to delve into the fascinating anthropology of endurance running. This in-depth analysis 1 unravels the evolutionary threads that suggest humans are inherently designed for long-distance running.

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AUGUST 11, 2024

1929-2024 Leonard Glick Leonard Glick—educator, scholar, anthropologist, former psychiatrist, and wit—passed away peacefully at home with his family shortly after turning 94. In 1957 Len left medicine for a field that interested him far more, beginning the study of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and getting his PhD in 1963.

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AUGUST 11, 2024

Result African companies facing economic difficulties in 2024 are turn into artificial intelligence to reduce marketing and advertising expenses, raising concerns about potential job losses. decline in ad spending in 2023, according to WARC, with a modest recovery expected in 2024, primarily driven by 6.1% Third point.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Recent research 1 conducted by interdisciplinary teams from Würzburg University Hospital (UKW), Homburg University Hospital (UKS), and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig (MPI-EVA) aims to shed light on the genetic basis of liver steatosis through an archaeogenetic lens.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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. Together with students from Peru and the U.S., 1 Toohey, J. 1 Toohey, J. Murphy, M. Chirinos Ogata, P., G., & Garcia-Putnam, A.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

This innovation, used during the Late Pleistocene, adds a new dimension to our understanding of early human survival strategies. Thousands of these points have been recovered, providing clues about the technology and skill of early humans. But for whatever reason, it hasn’t been talked about too much in anthropology.”

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MAY 9, 2024

A Convergence of Science and Spirituality Published in PLoS ONE 1 , the study showcases the collaborative efforts of researchers from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, the University of Calgary, the Autonomous University of Campeche, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. 1 Lentz, D. Hamilton, T. Meyers, S.

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