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New Genetic Study Redefines Origins On Japan's Ancestry

Anthropology.net

A groundbreaking genetic study conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered new evidence that challenges the longstanding belief in a dual-origin model of Japanese ancestry. This migration wave was also accompanied by the adoption of Chinese-style laws, language, and cultural practices.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

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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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Genealogy course takes high schoolers deep into their family histories

The Hechinger Report

Brunelle taught the students how to do genealogy research online, in libraries and at the local city hall. Sometimes kids found unexpected ancestries – like one white student who found an ancestor labelled “mulatto” on an old Census. Brunelle hopes to broach more difficult conversations about race and ancestry in future years.

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In Virginia, a battle over history standards ends in compromise

The Hechinger Report

Saykhamphone, who has Laotian and Nigerian ancestry, said there are not many other Black or Hispanic students in her accelerated International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, even though 85 percent of the student body is Black, Hispanic or Asian. While the final vote suggests unity, some still don’t like the outcome.

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World on the Move: Teenage Poets Slam their Truth

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World on the Move is now on the road, making its way to public libraries across the country. Credit: Leah Horowitz A photograph from the New Rochelle Public Library exhibition. Born with our own culture. Culture stolen, languages mixed up, now each other we couldnt comprehend. Stripped from our culture.

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Yemen: A Genetic Crossroads of Ancient Humanity

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Unveiling the Genetic Mosaic of Yemen The Arabian Peninsula, with Yemen at its southern end, has long been a focal point of migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Figure was created using the Python libraries matplotlib and basemap using the basemap method ‘shadedrelie (URL: [link] Version: 1.3.2.).