Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

These discoveries paint a vivid picture of recurrent human occupation during the early Middle Paleolithic period, suggesting sophisticated cultural connections with contemporaneous societies in the Caucasus and the Levant. J Paleo Arch 7 , 16 (2024). 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In early 2024, a controversy swirled around filming for the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon in the U.S. The producers also reportedly sought permits to film further in Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Southwest, many Native leaders objected. Koyiyumptewa.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa. The Oakhurst site, which dates back over 12,000 years, provides a unique opportunity to explore southern Africa's genetic and cultural history. Oakhurst rock shelter, original excavation by Goodwin 1932-1935.

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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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Anthropology.net

MAY 22, 2024

The exact number of speakers is challenging to determine due to the presence of heritage speakers in the diaspora and the ongoing shift to the Turkish language. Factors such as extensive contact with Turkish, socio-cultural stigma, migration, and the absence of support for inter-generational transmission have led to its decline.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

Acquired in 1885, this artifact offers insights into Indigenous communication methods and cultural symbolism. Dr. Kelly's research reveals that these sticks served as conduits for long-distance communication, connecting disparate Indigenous communities across vast geographical, cultural, and linguistic landscapes. 1 Kelly, P.,

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 6, 2024

Now, a collaborative effort led by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Reading, along with the Lower Saxony State Office for Cultural Heritage, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the woodworking techniques employed by our ancient ancestors. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Koddenberg, T., Vogel, M.,

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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. Murphy, M.

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Studies Weekly

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. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 27, 2024

The study of pottery in Central Europe offers a unique window into the culinary practices and cultural evolution of early societies. This region, a hub of cultural diversity, served as an ideal setting for investigating how food preparation and consumption practices evolved alongside changes in pottery styles and decorations.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Dating back to the late Holocene epoch, approximately 8,200 years ago, these ancient paintings provide insights into the cultural heritage of South America's early inhabitants. Archaeologists discovered certain motifs in Patagonia, Argentina, dating back more than 8,000 years ago. 1 Romero Villanueva, G., Sepúlveda, M.,

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 19, 2024

The research, published in Science Advances 1 in April 2024, reveals that the people of Japan descend from three distinct ancestral groups rather than two, as previously believed. This migration wave was also accompanied by the adoption of Chinese-style laws, language, and cultural practices. Tomizuka, K., Ishikawa, Y., Horikoshi, M.,

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Their findings underscore the importance of Central Asia not only as a geographical way point but as a cultural and technological nexus where different human populations may have encountered each other over millennia. Artifacts suggest that the Zeravshan Valley was not only a migration route but potentially a place of cultural exchange.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Fannin points to hunter-gatherer cultures where individuals have been known to scale trees as tall as 150 feet to gather food. Dominy notes, “Hinton was at the forefront of this cultural moment that embraced nature as essential to fitness, but it focused on bipedalism. 1 Fannin, L. Thayer, Z. M., & Dominy, N.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 5, 2024

The tomb, belonging to an elite chief from the Coclé culture, reveals not only a trove of gold treasures but also a haunting glimpse into sacrificial rituals and burial customs of the past. Retrieved March 5, 2024, from [link] 1 Martínez, E.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The engraving, using Latin characters, includes words reminiscent of modern Basque, suggesting cultural continuity over millennia. Scholars' Perspectives Renowned linguists commend the study's rigor, recognizing its contribution to understanding Basque heritage and ancient European languages. 1 Aiestaran, M., Gorrochategui, J.,

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Anthropology.net

JULY 12, 2024

Evidence of Cultural Exchange The research aligns with archaeological findings that indicate cultural and tool exchanges between modern humans and Neanderthals. bps, base pairs. Akey emphasized the importance of examining Neanderthal genomes for modern-human DNA, revealing early interactions previously undetectable. Bierman, R.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. 4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians Feb.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 17, 2024

Clarke posits that the search for the perfect stone may have held cultural or religious importance: "Humans have always had a fascination with finding the perfect rock, and maybe the Neolithic Britons were the same." 1 Clarke, A. Kirkland, C. Bevins, R. Pearce, N. Glorie, S., & Ixer, R. Nature , 632 (8025), 570–575.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These artisans, with their intricate knowledge of traditional designs and a keen sense of aesthetics, ensured that every illustration was a reflection of the region’s rich culture. Upon the book’s release, in addition to distribution in bookstores, we are planning special book events in Iran.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2024

International collaboration among researchers from diverse European nations underscores the global significance of Ukraine's archaeological heritage and the collective pursuit of knowledge in the face of adversity. 1 Garba, R., Ylä-Mella, L., Kameník, J., Stübner, K., Lachner, J., Veselovský, F., Gerasimenko, N.,

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The project also involves cooperation with Italian authorities, such as the superintendents of cultural and natural heritage for the provinces of Siracusa and Ragusa, as well as the superintendent of the sea of Sicily. 1 Patania, I., Ogloblin Ramirez, I., Carroll, P., Di Mauro, S., Querenet Onfroy de Breville, I., Minniti, G.,

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 26, 2024

The contribution of Abdul Razak Macap, a social anthropologist at the Regional Cultural Heritage Center in Manokwari, has been invaluable to this research, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and collaboration in uncovering the region's ancient past. Russell, T., Bradshaw, F., Petchey, F., Florin, S. Roberts, P.,

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2024

Jackson stands in front of her old elementary school on the Warm Springs reservation in February 2024. The sign, pictured here in February 2024, was likely erected before the number was shortened to 988 in 2022, though the original number remains active. It’s OK to not be OK. It’s OK to talk about what’s on your mind.”

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Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

SAPIENS’ 2024 poet-in-residence conjures the voices of those imprisoned in archives. they come out from the shadows and all at once. a return to form, to remembrance, to waiting open arms.

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Sapiens

MAY 28, 2024

SAPIENS’ 2024 poet-in-residence imagines a wordless conversation with a troubled figure from the past and considers legacies of marginalization during the figure’s life and in archives. The Visit – Listen the bedroom is a chamber of whispers. the midnight wind blows the curtains, pushing air into silk lungs. some richness.

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Sapiens

APRIL 16, 2024

a vocal opponent of vaccines and third-party candidate in the 2024 U.S. I’m a relatively unknown scholar who can share the cultural achievements of past people around the world. Pseudoarchaeology robs Indigenous peoples of their heritage. Kennedy Jr., presidential election.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 8, 2024

The Blackfoot Confederacy, steadfast guardians of their ancestral territories and water resources, has long navigated the complexities of protecting their cultural heritage amidst encroachments from modern society. 1 Rider, D. Murray, J., de Flamingh, A., dos Santos, A. Lanoë, F., Zedeño, M. DeGiorgio, M.,

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Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, along California’s Central Coast, would be the first of its kind in the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released this map—which depicts the final boundaries of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary—in September 2024.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2024

A self-described Southern conservative and man of faith from rural Alabama, Grimes, 48, set about overhauling instruction for English learners, establishing culturally relevant extracurriculars and reaching out to the Hispanic community. They love family. They’re hard workers and many have faith in Christ.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2024

Copyright 2024. In January, EveryLibrary, a group that tracks legislation that puts school and college librarians, higher ed faculty and museum professionals at risk of criminal prosecution, identified 44 bills in 14 states as “ legislation of concern ,” for the 2024 session. Excerpted with permission by Beacon Press. for short).

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Many Republican proposals have been well-covered , starting with Project 2025 — the policy agenda assembled by the conservative Heritage Foundation for a new Trump term. Culture wars, school vouchers and a peculiar fixation on ending the federal Department of Education. What do they emphasize? Sign up for Hechinger’s weekly newsletter.

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Life and Landscapes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And in that same year, Eastern Kentucky Lawyer, Harry Caudill, would publish Night Comes to the Cumberlands, his expose of the coal industry and a description of the mountain culture of Eastern Kentucky. The first great wave of modern environmental protection came out of the cultural revolutions of the 1960s.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

President-elect Trump’s education platform was made of much vaguer stuff — mostly culture war vibes. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 proposes to “eliminate” and “redistribute the various congressionally approved federal education programs across the government.” But Trump claimed to want nothing to do with it.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank behind Project 2025 , earlier this year released a set of policy recommendations on undocumented immigrants in U.S. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank behind Project 2025 , earlier this year released a set of policy recommendations on undocumented immigrants in U.S.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

and what these shifts might mean for the 2024 presidential election. As an Afghan American, I often encounter perceptions that radicalization and political instability in Afghanistan are intrinsic to Afghans or Middle Eastern “culture.” Last year, the U.S. witnessed more than 650 mass shootings.

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