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Tracing the Hands of Time: Neanderthals and the Cave Art of Maltravieso

Anthropology.net

Cave art has long been a touchstone for understanding the cognitive and cultural worlds of ancient humans. This revelation challenges assumptions about early art and its association with modern humans, re-framing the story of creativity in the deep past. Panel GS I and sample locations for MAL6 and MAL7.

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The Taung Child at 100: Decolonizing the Origins of Paleoanthropology

Anthropology.net

The scientific establishment, still enthralled by the Eurocentric idea that human origins were tied to Asia or Europe, was unwilling to accept an African cradle for humanity. His work was shaped by the racial and colonial attitudes of his time, and his interpretation of human evolution was, at times, influenced by problematic ideas.

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

Anthropology.net

Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. It exemplifies how ancient populations balanced coexistence and diversity, paving the way for future exploration of genetic and cultural intersections in human history. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0092.2009.00348.x

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OPINION: Latinos find the deck stacked against them in this state

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The state faces a looming deficit of more than two million individuals with degrees or credentials by 2025. Californians of Mexican and Central American heritage — who together make up 93 percent of California’s Latinos — have the lowest college attainment rates, both near 15 percent. Sign up for our newsletter. Weekly Update.

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Protecting Ancestral Waters Through Collaborative Stewardship

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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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Thriving Against the Odds: How Homo erectus Conquered Extreme Environments

Anthropology.net

million years ago, reshaping our understanding of early human resilience and resourcefulness. Adapting to Harsh Realities The research, led by Dr. Julio Mercader of the University of Calgary, highlights how Homo erectus repeatedly occupied areas in the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania—a UNESCO World Heritage site. DOI: 10.1006/jhev.1994.1001

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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Beyond bombings and other military activities, curfews and checkpoints have severely hindered the efforts of the West Banks Palestinian archaeologists, heritage organizations, and security personnel to access, monitor, and safeguard these vulnerable sites. Demand for valuable objects has long posed a threat to Palestines cultural heritage.