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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Artifacts suggest that the Zeravshan Valley was not only a migration route but potentially a place of cultural exchange. A Window into Climate and Migration Beyond individual artifacts, Soii Havzak provides clues about the larger environmental shifts that early humans endured. 1 Zaidner, Y., & Kurbanov, S. Antiquity , 1–8.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Frequently found in graves alongside sacrifice victims, these artifacts are believed to have had both ceremonial and combative functions. The Death Whistle: A Sonic Symbol of Fear Aztec death whistles, dated between 1250 and 1521 CE, were meticulously crafted to generate high-pitched, piercing sounds resembling human screams. Rodriguez, P.,

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Credit: Journal of Archaeological Science (2024). Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. Right: Sheep skull T54–2 shown from (a) front and (b) left front side, with close-up of the frontal bone area between horn core bases.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To correct this, the team organized a workshop where archaeologists directly examined artifacts from both traditions side by side. Only by directly comparing artifacts across different regions and traditions can we begin to piece together the true story of how human culture evolved in the shadow of extinction. 3) Semi-tournant core. (4)

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cheval also emphasizes the importance of direct experience in hand-spinning when interpreting such artifacts. However, this type of analysis is beyond the scope of the current study. “Ideally, researchers studying ancient whorls would be skilled in spinning themselves,” Cheval states. 1 Yashuv, T., & Grosman, L.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

By revealing that humans likely traversed the northern route 55,000 years ago, this small artifact challenges previous assumptions and emphasizes the importance of continued research in understanding human evolution, movement, and societal development. Russell, T., Bradshaw, F., Petchey, F., Florin, S. Roberts, P., Xhauflair, H.,

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MAY 9, 2024

Crafted from polished iron ore and adorned with intricate designs, these mirrors were more akin to mystical artifacts than mundane objects. With intricate carvings and cryptic inscriptions, these sacred artifacts serve as windows into the spiritual practices that defined Maya civilization. 1 Freidel, D. 1 Freidel, D. Navarro-Farr, O.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2020

We saw the course as a sort of love letter to the Class of 2024. Each week, students submit a found “artifact” — an image, an object, a news story, a meme — that encompasses both their learning in the course and their personal experience of the coronavirus. Online or off, colleges need to help these students form new communities.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Unearthing the Artifacts: Traces of Human Presence Amidst the ancient bone piles and rocky alcoves, lies a treasure trove of human artifacts—a testament to the enduring presence of ancient inhabitants. These fossil-rich deposits offer a tantalizing glimpse into the fauna that once roamed Arabia's ancient landscapes. 1 Stewart, M.,

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A version of the game board, discovered in Azerbaijan, could predate the Egyptian artifacts, raising new questions about the game’s true origins. 2024 A Global History of Ancient Games Board games have been part of human culture for millennia. The Fifty-Eight holes board from Çapmalı W. Crist et al.,

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FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Previously believed to be a mere work of art, this 37,000-year-old artifact now emerges as a sophisticated tool for crafting rope. Credit: Science Advances (2024). Echoes from Antiquity This revelation not only reshapes our understanding of ancient artifacts but also highlights the resourcefulness and ingenuity of our ancestors.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Excavations revealed thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones, indicating human presence approximately 44,000 years ago. Excavations in a deep cave on Timor Island unearthed thousands of artifacts, revealing signs of human presence dating back 44,000 years. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M. 1 Shipton, C., Morley, M. Boulanger, C.,

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Image Credit: *Radiocarbon* (2024). Artifacts and the Cellar's Significance Over a thousand artifacts were uncovered during the excavation, including pottery fragments, flint tools, and fossilized sea urchins. (b) A photo showing an overhead view of the cellar from the east, aligning with the reconstruction's orientation. (c)

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Technological Innovation in Rainforest Foraging Among the most significant discoveries at Mololo Cave was a tree resin artifact, representing the earliest known use of resin by humans outside of Africa. The precise function of the resin artifact remains unknown, though it may have served as a fuel source for fires within the cave.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The symbiotic relationship between genetics and cultural artifacts suggests that different aspects of culture may intertwine with genetic data in nuanced ways. Deciphering the Language of Ornaments Unlike survival-centric artifacts, jewelry primarily served as a means of communication. The Over-reliance on Genetic Evidence? 1 Baker, J.,

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MAY 16, 2024

Discovered in Poland, this artifact challenges our understanding of their cognitive abilities and symbolic culture. Symbolic Culture of Neanderthals The bear bone joins a growing collection of Neanderthal artifacts with parallel incisions, hinting at a shared symbolic culture. Different views of a roughly 4-inches-long (10.6

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MARCH 10, 2025

In archaeology’s early days, animal remains were often ignored, discarded, or treated as unimportant compared to human burials and artifacts. When a delegation of Lakota elders visited in February 2024, they provided a critical perspective on how the remains should be cared for.

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Anthropology News

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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AUGUST 16, 2024

Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of thousands of artifacts at the site, including stone tools and animal bones. Our analysis of the stone artifacts also demonstrates variability in the type of tools produced, indicating Neanderthals' capability to exploit the available resources in the area.” Vega Bolivar, S., Westbury, E.,

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures.

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MAY 24, 2024

Unveiling the Discovery at Qaleh Kurd Cave The recent findings, published 1 in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology on May 23, detail a remarkable assemblage of artifacts and remains dating back as far as 452,000 years ago. J Paleo Arch 7 , 16 (2024). 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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MAY 6, 2024

How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School May 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly In elementary school, students learn and refine an immeasurable number of skills. After students make their artifacts, they can practice listening and speaking skills by using the visuals as teaching tools.

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JULY 30, 2024

Initial surveys have revealed a landscape rich in artifacts, suggesting potential migration routes. Expanding the Archaeological Map Recent funding will enable further fieldwork to document archaeological sites and date these “green corridors” across the Namib landscape. 1 Stone, A., Stratford, D., Smedley, R.,

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DECEMBER 14, 2024

The study, published in PLOS ONE 1 on December 11, 2024, uses bioarchaeological analyses to shed light on the diets, deaths, and cultural practices of this enigmatic population, linked to the Neolithic Cucuteni-Trypilla culture. These “mega-sites” housed populations as large as 15,000. DOI : 10.1002/oa.3074 1 Fuchs, K.,

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Society for Classical Studies

APRIL 4, 2024

The fellowship application deadline is May 3, 2024. Currently numbering over 80,000 volumes and 500 linear feet of personal papers and institutional archives, it comprises a large circulating book collection, journal holdings, electronic resources, non-print media, rare books, archival materials, art, and artifacts.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Artifacts such as bridles and chariots from this period provide concrete evidence of horse domestication. However, the Kurgan hypothesis, formulated in the early 20th century, claims that the domestication of horses began much earlier, around 3500 B.C., in a culture known as the Yamnaya. 1 Hosek, L., J., & Taylor, W.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Onac explained, "The presence of this submerged bridge and other artifacts indicates a sophisticated level of activity, implying that early settlers recognized the cave's water resources and strategically built infrastructure to navigate it.” 1 Onac, B. Polyak, V. Mitrovica, J. Ginés, J., Gràcia, F., Fornós, J.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It contained more than 40 human graves and preserved layers of human artifacts, such as stone tools, going back 12,000 years.” Victoria Gibbon, Professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Cape Town and co-senior author of the study says, “Oakhurst rock shelter is an ideal site to study human history. 1 Gretzinger, J.,

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. 1 Gretzinger, J., Gibbon, V. Penske, S. Rohrlach, A. Salazar-García, D. Krause, J., & Schiffels, S. Nature Ecology & Evolution , 1–14.

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

It provides a scenario set in the year 3240, where students are historians looking back on the lives of teenagers from 2024. I provided students with a graphic organizer, and they had to select artifacts or sources from their backpacks, write down observations, make inferences, and ask questions.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As researchers continue to study the remains and artifacts from Tollense, they hope to uncover more about the motivations behind the conflict and the broader implications for Bronze Age Europe. Published online 2024:1-19. ” 1 Inselmann L, Krüger J, Schopper F, Rahmstorf L, Terberger T. .” Warriors from the south?

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AUGUST 24, 2024

The placement of the bodies, as well as the artifacts buried with them, is helping researchers draw conclusions about social differentiation in these ancient societies. Retrieved August 23, 2024, from [link] n.d.). :: UNT:Universidad Nacional de Trujillo:: Edu.Pe.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Ancient artifacts have a unique ability to transport us back in time, offering glimpses into bygone eras. Beyond a Bead: Discoveries at the Site While the bead itself is a remarkable find, its discovery amidst a trove of other cultural artifacts adds depth to our understanding of ancient societies. The hare bone bead. 1 Surovell, T.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the heart of northeastern China lies the Shiyu site, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that has recently rewritten the narrative of human migration. Utilizing cutting-edge dating techniques and meticulous analysis of artifacts, the team uncovered a wealth of insights into ancient human life at Shiyu. Yang et al., 1 Yang, S. -G.,

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APRIL 14, 2024

These intricate wooden artifacts, etched with symbols and patterns, represent far more than mere mnemonic aids; they are windows into the sophisticated communication systems of Australia's First Nations peoples. Acquired in 1885, this artifact offers insights into Indigenous communication methods and cultural symbolism. 1 Kelly, P.,

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Anthropology News

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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MAY 9, 2024

The discovery of burnt royal remains and artifacts at Ucanal sheds light on the ritualistic nature of Mayan political transitions, offering a glimpse into the symbolic and ceremonial practices of the ancient rulers. The Mayans constructed remarkable edifices, often incorporating intriguing objects within the construction fill. 1 Halperin, C.

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