Anthropology, Archaeology and Cultures

Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies.

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Cultural Ecology and Julian Steward

Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

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Archaeology of power and identity: the political use of the discipline

Anthropology for Beginners

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

It is also known as physical anthropology, which originally referred to the study of human biology within the framework of evolution and with an emphasis on the interaction between biology and culture. Osteology, the study of the skeleton, is central to physical anthropology.

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Active learning as a pedagogical strategy to enhance the learning of anthropology

Teaching Anthropology

MAY 8, 2023

Marilou Polymeropoulou, University of Oxford, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography Active learning is a well-established pedagogical strategy in secondary and tertiary education where independent learning and critical thinking are nurtured. Three challenges in teaching anthropology. Teaching Anthropology 1 (2), pp.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row – an icebreaker activity

Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Erin-Lee Halstad McGuire, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, Canada We are all familiar with Spurgeon’s adage: “begin as you mean to go on.” One of my course aims is to introduce students to how anthropology has changed and one aspect of this is through critiquing traditional typologies. References Martin, F. &

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CFP: Treasure: Unearthing Value in Anthropology

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Issued: February 5, 2024 Pitches due: March 4, 2024 Decisions: March 22, 2024 First drafts due: April 17, 2024 Anthropology News invites submissions for the fourth issue of 2024, which will explore the multifaceted concept of “treasure” through an anthropological lens. For photo essays, include one or two sample images.

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Call for Pitches: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Issued: January 29, 2024 Response deadline: February 23, 2024 Pitch responses: February 29, 2024 First drafts due: March 27, 2024 For our third issue of 2024, Anthropology News is delving into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intricate relationship with human reality. And is humanity shaping AI?

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David Cliff Grove

Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

Grove, Jubilee Professor of Anthropology Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and Courtesy Professor of Anthropology at the University of Florida, passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 87 after a long illness. His career trajectory focused on the archaeology of complex societies in central Mexico c.

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Finding Our Way Forward—by Remembering

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I leave for class early, saving enough time to sit outside by the anthropology building and watch people go by. I chose Western Washington University for two reasons: the relatively cheap tuition and the trees that line the entire length of the campus. “I’m studying archaeology, specifically zooarchaeology,” I say. “Oh,

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AAA Virtual High School Internship Projects

Anthropology News

JULY 16, 2024

Each intern produced a visual summary of their chosen research article on Canva , showing us how anthropological research can be communicated in different forms and to different audiences! Alyana Seidel Growing up in Malaysia, Alyana developed a deep interest in understanding how different cultures and societies interact with each other.

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Call for Pitches: Care

Anthropology News

JULY 15, 2024

Issued: July 15, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until November 1, 2024 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Here Anthropology News invites submissions on the forms of care that permeate human and nonhuman worlds. The post Call for Pitches: Care appeared first on Anthropology News.

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Learning From Snapshots of Lost Fossils

Sapiens

APRIL 3, 2024

From the photo, we learned new details about this pivotal population—a discovery that highlights the importance of archival research and the seemingly mundane paper trail that should accompany any anthropological fieldwork. FOUND AND LOST In 1937, American Jesuit priests launched excavations at Ksâr ‘Akil. It’s unclear if they ever arrived.

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Discovering a Monumental Megalithic Structure in Northern Peru

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

University of Wyoming anthropologists have unearthed one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America at the Callacpuma archaeological site in Peru's Cajamarca Basin. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. 1 Toohey, J.

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Study: The Indo-European language family was born south of the Caucasus

Strange Maps

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Using phylogenetic analysis — phylogenetics is the study of evolutionary relationships over time, be they organisms or languages — they have reconstructed a vocabulary for PIE that gives us an idea of the culture of the people who spoke it. Were the Yamnaya the original Indo-Europeans? Strange Maps #1220 Got a strange map?

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Clovis People and the Ingenious Use of Braced Pikes in Megafauna Hunting

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 23, 2024

Recent research 1 has unveiled a remarkable technological adaptation used by the Clovis culture—a system of braced pikes that were likely employed in the hunting of massive megaherbivores and for defense against large predators. But for whatever reason, it hasn’t been talked about too much in anthropology.”

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Modern Humans and Neanderthals Coexisted in Northern Europe 45,000 Years Ago

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There papers in Nature Ecology and Evolution 1 2 3 summarize findings at the Ranis site and showcase a Stone Age culture that predates previous estimates, shedding light on the coexistence of modern humans and Neanderthals. In the recent excavations at Ranis, a fragment of human bone was discovered.

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A Tale of Two Internships

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). We have learned and grown so much through the internship.

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Call for Pitches: Praxis

Anthropology News

JUNE 6, 2024

Issued: June 6, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until September 1 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Pitch Here As the 2024 American Anthropological Association (AAA) annual meeting approaches, Anthropology News invites submissions that delve into the dynamic realm of anthropological praxis.

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Call for Pitches: Deception

Anthropology News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Issued: January 19, 2024 Response deadline: February 2, 2024 Pitch responses: February 7, 2024 First drafts due: February 21, 2024 For our second issue of 2024, Anthropology News invites you to explore the anatomy of deception and dissect the truths and untruths that form our understanding of reality. What forms do these deceptions take?

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Why I Study Human-Animal Relations as an Anthropologist

Anthropology 365

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Anthropology is the study of humans, or as Dr. Jon Marks says: “the study of who we are and where we come from.” It also includes our relationships to our past (archaeology), our biology, our evolutionary history, and other beings (e.g., animals, plants, fungi, microbes, and the supernatural).

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Why I Talked to Pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on Joe Rogan

Sapiens

APRIL 16, 2024

ENTERING THE FRAY I agreed to discuss archaeology with pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on the mega-popular but controversial podcast the Joe Rogan Experience. But reaching those outside my echo chamber demands more than my archaeological expertise. I’m distinguishing archaeology from mythology. Many people buy it.

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McGlobalisation with a side of Sustainability

Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Erin-Lee Halstad McGuire, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada My Introduction to Anthropology course concludes with a unit on sustainability, which covers topics like globalisation, food security, and diet. Can I take your order, please? References Han, D. (27 JSTOR DAILY. Taylor & Francis.

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Human Bio-Cultural Evolution

Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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Decoding Ancient Genomes: Turner Syndrome Unveiled in Prehistoric Remains

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Intersecting Genomics and Anthropology Co-author Pontus Skoglund envisions the broader application of this method to challenging archaeological remains. This interdisciplinary approach promises a richer understanding of ancient cultures and their perspectives on identity and diversity.

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Dismantling the “Man the Hunter” Myth

Sapiens

JANUARY 9, 2024

Two biological anthropologists analyze archaeological and physiological evidence to debunk enduring assumptions about the gendered division of labor in ancient times. Such depictions are found not only in media, but in museums and introductory anthropology textbooks too. I also excavate at their archaeological sites.

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AI for Learning: Experiments from Three Anthropology Classrooms

Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

AI is shaping our everyday lives, but as anthropology teaching faculty, most of our recent AI-related conversations have had a singular focus: how to deal with generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom. Below, we present case studies from three anthropology courses using three different sets of AI tools.

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The Aeroroutes of Stuttgart

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The citizen action groups highlighted different issues, from conserving endangered species to preserving cultural landscapes. The post The Aeroroutes of Stuttgart appeared first on Anthropology News. Still, they share one leitmotif: they all spoke in the name of protecting the aeroroutes.

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David Cliff Grove

Finding Our Way Forward—by Remembering

AAA Virtual High School Internship Projects

Call for Pitches: Care

Learning From Snapshots of Lost Fossils

Discovering a Monumental Megalithic Structure in Northern Peru

Study: The Indo-European language family was born south of the Caucasus

Clovis People and the Ingenious Use of Braced Pikes in Megafauna Hunting

Modern Humans and Neanderthals Coexisted in Northern Europe 45,000 Years Ago

A Tale of Two Internships

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Call for Pitches: Deception

Why I Study Human-Animal Relations as an Anthropologist

Why I Talked to Pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on Joe Rogan

McGlobalisation with a side of Sustainability

Human Bio-Cultural Evolution

Decoding Ancient Genomes: Turner Syndrome Unveiled in Prehistoric Remains

Dismantling the “Man the Hunter” Myth

AI for Learning: Experiments from Three Anthropology Classrooms

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