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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

L'Anthropologie , 2024) Dr. Michael Gurven, a researcher involved in the study, commented, "While Neanderthals and Homo sapiens share many aspects of their material culture to the level that they cannot be distinguished, when it comes to burials, the picture is more complicated." Been et al., 1 Been, E., & Barzilai, O.

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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. CC What is the traditional origin history of the Hopi people? CC And, research has shown that there is often a strong congruence between Hopi traditional histories and archaeological evidence.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. The Oakhurst site, which dates back over 12,000 years, provides a unique opportunity to explore southern Africa's genetic and cultural history.

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MAY 10, 2024

You Have Primary Sources in Your Family May 10, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Primary sources transport students through history. Their family stories are history! Family-sourced primary sources can make history seem especially relevant to students. Brown, used with permission Photo of Edward J.

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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. Discovering the Emishi Legacy The presence of the Emishi ancestral group adds a fascinating layer to Japan’s genetic history. Tomizuka, K., Ikegawa, S.,

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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. When students learn about history, they see social skills in action. They develop math, reading, spelling, grammar, and writing skills that teachers measure and monitor.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dating back to the Late Preceramic Period, this plaza predates iconic structures like the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge, marking it as a significant milestone in architectural history. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. 1 Toohey, J.

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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. Raising the status of minority and heritage languages is crucial to social cohesion, not just in this region, but all over the world.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

Preserving Indigenous Heritage Central to Dr. Kelly's mission is the preservation and celebration of Indigenous heritage. Accessing the Legacy The AMSD represents more than just a repository of artifacts; it is a portal into the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous Australian history and culture. 1 Kelly, P., Bibiko, H.-J.,

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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. For Black History Month, we honor four heroes who advocated for civil rights, fought for the underserved, and spoke out for the welfare of others. 4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians Feb.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 12, 2024

This discovery, spearheaded by researchers from Southeast University and Princeton University, sheds new light on the complex history of human evolution and interaction. The research underscores the long-standing history of contact between these two hominin groups. Bierman, R. F., & Akey, J. Science (New York, N.Y.) , 385 (6705).

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recent archaeological findings 1 in West Papua have unveiled new insights into one of the most significant migrations in human history—the journey of early Homo sapiens into the Pacific Islands. Research in the region has been limited, in part, due to the ongoing political and social challenges. 1 Gaffney, D., Tanudirjo, D. Russell, T.,

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

” The researchers connect this concept to our evolutionary history. “Risky play helps children build resilience and confidence—skills that resonate throughout life.” 1 Fannin, L. Thayer, Z. M., & Dominy, N. Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health , eoae017.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As Dr. Zaidner highlights, “This discovery is a crucial step in piecing together the ancient human history of Central Asia and demonstrates the value of international collaboration in uncovering our shared heritage." 1 Zaidner, Y., & Kurbanov, S. 1 Zaidner, Y., & Kurbanov, S. Antiquity , 1–8.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48395-x 1 Ceri Shipton, Mike W.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 13, 2024

Professor Michael Petraglia, co-author of the study, notes, "These findings suggest a geographically widespread presence of Homo sapiens across Eastern Asia after 40,000 years ago, challenging previous interpretations and providing valuable insights into the occupation history of China." Grün, R., Petraglia, M. D., & Shao, Q.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 17, 2024

These particles contain minerals such as zircon, apatite, and rutile, which can reveal the geological history of the rock. As Clarke reflects, "Dating geological material can put much of human history in perspective. Sandstone forms through the compression of tiny particles eroded from local mountains. 1 Clarke, A. Kirkland, C.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 13, 2024

Credit: UKW Evolutionary Origins of the PNPLA3 Variant: To trace the evolutionary history of the PNPLA3 variant, researchers embarked on a comprehensive analysis of ancient and modern human DNA. Frequencies of the risk variant in present-day humans are indicated in percent of the population. 1 Geier, A., Krawczyk, M., & Schiffels, S.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This ancient city, with a history spanning over 2,000 years, is still inhabited and preserves traditional structures such as windcatchers. 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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Anthropology.net

JUNE 15, 2024

This research underscores the importance of considering genetic diversity and evolutionary history in the study of neurodevelopmental conditions, offering new insights into how our ancient heritage continues to shape modern human health. 1 Pauly, R., Johnson, L., Feltus, F. A., & Casanova, E.

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Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Herrington honored his heritage by carrying six eagle feathers, a braid of sweet grass, two arrowheads, and the Chickasaw Nation’s flag into space. Elliott-High Eagle, Oral History, interviewed by David Zierler Oct. He became the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space. Lori Arviso Alvord,” retrieved Nov.

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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. However, Rogan has interviewed many scientists on his podcast , including Dr. Pseudoarchaeology, or “alternative history,” draws major attention and casts itself as legitimate. Beyond Hancock’s creations, Ancient Aliens dominates the History Channel.

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JUNE 6, 2024

There were over 4,000 instances of book bans in the first half of this school year, according to PEN America’s April 2024 report, Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis. The goal is to raise awareness about how anti-history education laws and book bans — and their chilling effect — threaten any chance of an informed and engaged democracy.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

They include Julia Alvarez’s 1991 novel, “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents,” about four immigrant sisters from the Dominican Republic — a popular pick for readers during Latinx Heritage Month. Censorship is an issue that has drawn attention from the 2024 presidential candidates. Can you imagine?”

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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. Copyright 2024. for short). Mellon of PONY-U.

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JUNE 15, 2024

history and to restrict students’ ability to ask questions and think critically. She received an enthusiastic response, with many educators affirming the need to teach banned books and banned history. From there, participants heard about the history and present day efforts to protect the Wyandot burial grounds.

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Life and Landscapes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

2) How does one begin a study of environmental history? 3) Yet environmental law does have a history. One can ferret out that history through an examination of discrete time periods, each initiated by some identifiable environmental or political stimulus. Environmental history is often catalyzed by specific issues or events.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

So they’re promising not to nationalize how schools teach history, except when they don’t like how certain schools teach history. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 proposes to “eliminate” and “redistribute the various congressionally approved federal education programs across the government.”

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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. He described Afghanistan as “a country that has never once in its entire history been a united country and is made up—and I don’t mean this in a derogatory [way]—made up of different tribes who have never, ever, ever gotten along with one another.” Last year, the U.S.

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