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MAY 1, 2025

In this landscape stands Picuris Pueblo—a small, sovereign tribal nation whose history has long been narrated in stories passed down through generations. federally recognized tribe has led and co-authored a genomic study of its own ancestry. A new study, however, places them squarely in the realm of science. 28, 2021.

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APRIL 4, 2025

“The ability to tie them may have been passed between cultures, or more likely through shared ancestry,” — Roope Kaaronen But cultural transmission can’t explain everything. link] — Explores cultural phylogenetics through folk narratives, analogous to the methods applied to knot histories. Eronen, J.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

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 study shows that their genetic legacy persists, with their ancestry decreasing as one moves westward across Japan.

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APRIL 2, 2025

This ancient group shares ancestry with the 15,000-year-old foragers of Taforalt Cave in Morocco, associated with the Iberomaurusian culture. Neandertal DNA and the Origins of North African Ancestry Another striking discovery concerns the presence of Neandertal DNA in the Takarkori individuals. Science, 360 (6388), 548–552.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The analysis revealed that Denisovans diverged from Neanderthals around 400,000 years ago, although the two groups share a common ancestry. ” This complex intermingling with Denisovan populations indicates that early humans and Denisovans had a long, overlapping history. 1 Ongaro, L., & Huerta-Sanchez, E.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, this new genomic study, led by Francesco Ravasini and colleagues, reconstructs the biological history of the Picenes using DNA extracted from 102 ancient individuals spanning over 1,000 years of history. Green gradients show the hypothesized origins of individuals with diverse ancestries in the Central Italic IA.

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APRIL 30, 2025

“It suggests that grammatical complexity, like genetic variation, can reflect the demographic history of a population,” the study concludes. And for evolutionary biologists, it’s a reminder that language—like DNA—retains traces of deep ancestry, subject to the same forces of drift, selection, and dispersal.

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MAY 1, 2025

The Bone Archive of Human History If genes are blueprints, skulls are blueprints weathered by time. The short, high, gracile cranial forms common in recent centuries may owe more to changes in nutrition, lifestyle, and climate than to deep ancestry. A paleogenomic history of southeastern Europe. Related Research Olalde, I.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Among these pioneers were individuals whose lives and genetic histories have now been reconstructed from the oldest modern human genomes yet sequenced. “This shared Neanderthal ancestry marks a pivotal chapter in the history of modern humans outside Africa,” remarked Johannes Krause, the study’s senior author.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

For much of early history, human existence was precarious. These findings provide an intricate look at how our ancestors interacted with other hominins, revealing a pattern of interbreeding rather than conflict. This emerging narrative portrays Homo sapiens as survivors navigating a challenging landscape.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These genetic signatures match the so-called "Fournol cluster" of Gravettian ancestry, suggesting that a distinct population survived in this region through the Last Glacial Maximum. This study highlights the resilience of prehistoric populations and the hidden histories still waiting to be uncovered. Red Lady's skeleton. Zavala, E.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Human history is not just about where we came from but how we adapted to the ever-changing environments we encountered. And as we continue to uncover more ancient genomes, our understanding of human history will only deepen. Related Research Fu, Q., Meyer, M., & Pääbo, S. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1221359110

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APRIL 7, 2025

Their morphological resemblance to grey wolves thus results from convergent evolution rather than shared ancestry ( Perri et al. Despite coexisting geographically during the Late Pleistocene, dire wolves show no genomic evidence of interbreeding with grey wolves or coyotes, indicating prolonged evolutionary isolation.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs." The wolves that became dogs may have chosen to live alongside us—not because we tamed them, but because they evolved to see us as their best chance for survival. Related Research For further reading on dog domestication and evolutionary modeling: Bergström, A.

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MARCH 31, 2025

The shift from a hunter-gatherer existence to an agrarian lifestyle stands as one of the most profound transformations in human history. Understanding these dynamics not only enriches our comprehension of human history but also highlights the intricate web of relationships that have shaped our collective past. Mallick, S.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

By analyzing distinctive genetic markers, researchers quantified this percentage, shedding light on the enduring impact of interbreeding events in human evolutionary history. “Most non-Africans today carry 1-2% Neanderthal ancestry, underscoring the impact of these interactions on the settlement of regions outside Africa.”

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent study led by researchers from London’s Natural History Museum and the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy reignites the debate over whether Homo sapiens and Neanderthals ( Homo neanderthalensis ) should be classified as separate species. Neanderthals and Homo sapiens are both humans, but they differ in many ways.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Over the course of the semester-long class, students research their own family histories, tracing one line back as far as they can through birth, death and marriage records, Census records, and church records, primarily. Brunelle hopes to broach more difficult conversations about race and ancestry in future years.

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