Anthropology.net

APRIL 7, 2024

Delving into Canine Ancestry In a seminal study published 2022 in the prestigious journal Nature 1 , scientists embarked on a quest to unlock the secrets of dog domestication using a novel approach: analyzing the DNA of ancient wolves. Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs. Ollivier, M., Speidel, L.,

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 11, 2024

By examining variations in Neanderthal ancestry across different times and locations, they estimated the timing and duration of interbreeding events. Neandertal ancestry through time: Insights from genomes of ancient and present-day humans. The research team focused on the amount of Neanderthal DNA present in these samples. 1 Iasi, L.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 13, 2024

Tracing Ancestry and Diet Chemical analyses of teeth revealed that some early North American horses were raised locally, while others were part of managed herds fed maize. DNA comparisons with modern horses showed these early horses were primarily of Spanish ancestry.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This genome is from a distinct lineage of late Neanderthals, adding new information to the complex history of the species. The DNA was analyzed along with other known Neanderthal genomes to understand their shared history.”

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Anthropology.net

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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Anthropology.net

APRIL 18, 2024

Unraveling Japan's Genetic Complexity Population genetics offers a window into the intricate tapestry of human ancestry and evolutionary history. A large new study has revealed new insight into the evolutionary history of Japanese people.

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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. Comi, T.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 23, 2024

Introduction A new study, recently released as a preprint on bioRxiv , sharpens the timeline for this crucial period in human history. For instance, ancient individuals from Oase and Bacho Kiro showed very recent Neanderthal ancestry, suggesting frequent interactions with Neanderthals, even if their lineages did not persist.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps it is because I am Mexican American and colonization is a part of my ancestry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history. I have always felt connected to Indigenous peoples.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 7, 2024

A view of the excavation site at an Avar cemetery in Rákóczifalva, Hungary Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest Unraveling the Mysteries of the Avar Empire The Avars, originating from Central Asia, embarked on a historic migration to Eastern Europe, leaving an indelible mark on the region's history.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 20, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, over 1,600 ancient genomes have opened a window into the genetic history of modern Europeans. Modern Europeans, with diverse genetic ancestries, carry traits influenced by the hunter-gatherers, farmers, and pastoralists. 1 Allentoft, M.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 11, 2023

While 21% of teachers in Hawai’i are Japanese, only 10% have Native Hawaiian ancestry. Despite our history, we must contend with the fact that we are settlers with values and beliefs that may not align with Indigenous and Native communities. This is where the work must begin for my fellow settler teachers of color.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Each discovery reshapes our understanding, challenging erstwhile beliefs, and heralding a paradigm shift in our comprehension of history. Notably, miscalculations in dating methodologies have led to significant misconceptions in human evolutionary history.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality. After the anti-Asian spa shootings in Atlanta, Asian Americans and supporters rallied in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2021.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 11, 2024

Peyrégne confirmed that if any such "superarchaic" ancestry exists, it would be shared between Denisova 3 and Denisova 25. As researchers continue to explore and analyze these ancient genomes, our understanding of human history and evolution will undoubtedly expand, revealing the intricate tapestry of our ancestral past.

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Sapiens

MARCH 5, 2024

Both positions allow for the occasional interbreeding that has resulted in a little bit of Neanderthal being present in many of us, especially those of European and East Asian ancestry. MYSTERY TOOLMAKERS Other transitional Middle-Upper Paleolithic stone tool industries have a long history of the same problem—we’re not sure who made them.

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Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

We hope students of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage share their experiences and their cultural traditions with their peers, and teachers include the contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to our collective history in lessons this month. Mostly forgotten by history, thousands of Chinese immigrants, who came to the U.S.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He did, and Livingston soon found herself sitting in an introductory college course in US history. The next semester, she took two more US history classes, then realized she’d found her major. The next school year, she was asked to teach not only the regular-level geography course but also AP Human Geography and World History.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2020

There’s an ugly history of proponents of eugenics , who believe in reshaping humanity by breeding “superior traits” and removing “inferior traits,” justifying their thinking with genetics. There is also an enormous shortcoming in the datasets used for this research: Virtually all are built with DNA from people of European ancestry.

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Strange Maps

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

This is a huge step forward from the mutually exclusive, previous scenarios, towards a more plausible model that integrates archaeological, anthropological, and genetic findings.”

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2018

In this 2017 photo, students present their history projects at a New York City high school for recent immigrants and refugees. Trejo’s own mixed ancestry inspired him to pursue this topic. A new study finds that most immigrant groups meet or surpass average U.S. Photo: Meredith Kolodner.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2017

Almost half of multiracial students aged 15 to 18 report having black ancestry, and black-white combinations are the most frequent interracial origin in the age group. After our country’s history of segregation, society has finally bought into the idea that diversity is better, but for the wrong reasons.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 20, 2024

Colors indicate genetic ancestry, and black crosses designate individuals with the plague.Credit: Seersholm et al., A smaller group featured ancestry from the central Asian steppes. Plague spread in Neolithic Scandinavia. Each individual in the study is represented by colored shapes. 1 Seersholm, F. Sjögren, K.-G., Koelman, J.,

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

I regularly offer a course at my university called Teaching the Holocaust: History and Memory. The ways in which these questions are eventually answered by the Department of Education will have implications for how history is taught in schools”. . — Education Secretary Betsy Devos at the Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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. Related: States were adding lessons about Native American history. Credit: Christina A.

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