Anthropology.net

MAY 15, 2024

Nestled near the tumultuous borders of present-day Ukraine and Russia lies Mykhailivka, a village with archaeological significance dating back millennia. Here, seventy years ago, Ukrainian researchers excavated pivotal insights into the enigmatic Yamnaya culture—a nomadic pastoralist society that emerged approximately 5,000 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Researchers from the China National Silk Museum and the Sichuan Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology have confirmed that silk played a significant role in sacrificial rituals conducted by the Shu State during the late Shang Dynasty (1600–1100 BCE). The National Palace Museum Research Quarterly.

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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.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Hosek said, “In archaeology, there are vanishingly few instances in which we can tie a particular activity unequivocally to skeletal changes.” in a culture known as the Yamnaya. This group is thought to have lived near the Black Sea and spread their culture and language as they rode on horseback across Eurasia.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 26, 2024

Ötzi the Iceman, a poignant relic of antiquity, has captivated anthropologists with his cryptic tattoos, offering a glimpse into the complex tapestry of ancient cultures. © South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/Eurac/Samadelli/Staschitz. Reproduced by permission of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using the same fossil material, curators and paleoanthropologists commissioned this bust , “The Neanderthal Man of La Chapelle-aux-Saints,” for the American Museum of Natural History in 1915. Before the 20th century, only scattered bones of Neanderthals had been discovered. In this post-war era, William Straus Jr.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Archaeologists from the Lolland-Falster Museum, in collaboration with Aarhus University, have analyzed the site and published their findings in Radiocarbon 1. This shift, associated with the emergence of the Funnel Beaker Culture, led to permanent settlements and the construction of houses, megalithic tombs, and other structures.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Treasure hunting often defaces or even destroys archaeological and environmental heritage. This potential harm to tangible heritage raises the ire of conservationists across government agencies, museums, universities, and other non-profit organizations.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 11, 2024

Archaeologists from the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence , in collaboration with partners from Serbian museums, have unearthed a remarkable discovery: a previously unknown Late Neolithic settlement nestled near the Tamiš River in Northeast Serbia. The deep black angular anomalies indicate a large number of burnt houses.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 27, 2024

The study of pottery in Central Europe offers a unique window into the culinary practices and cultural evolution of early societies. This region, a hub of cultural diversity, served as an ideal setting for investigating how food preparation and consumption practices evolved alongside changes in pottery styles and decorations.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Dr. Advait Jukar, a vertebrate paleontologist at the Florida Museum of Natural History noted, “Now we know for sure, at least in the Kashmir Valley, these hominins are eating elephants.” Conclusion The findings from the Pampore site underscore the complexity and richness of human history in South Asia. 1 Advait M.

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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 9, 2024

In what artistic, historical, archaeological, spatial, or cultural contexts do we see the deployment of narratives of violence, and what functions do such deployments serve? Also welcome are pedagogical approaches to studying these sensitive topics (both in the classroom and in public-facing spaces such as museums). Keywords: 1.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Led by the Nagoya University Museum and Graduate School of Environmental Studies in Japan, a study has shed light on how early humans in the Middle East might have purposefully chosen specific rocks for their stone tools based on rock properties, not just ease of fragmentation. Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology , 6 (1).

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Anthropology.net

JULY 15, 2024

Field Museum scientist Luis Muro Ynoñán with the carving of a mythological bird creature in La Otra Banda, Cerro Las Animas. This remarkable finding also predates other well-known pre-Inca cultures, such as the Moche and Nazca civilizations. is likely connected to the Moche culture. 2024, July 10). Fieldmuseum.org.

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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). Luckily, they’re only one stop apart.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

So, if I was going to make, develop an op-ed around Native American history and culture I’ve written books, received grants and so on, I’m well prepared to make that argument. year career in the field as an archaeological field technician in CRM and academic settings. south west.

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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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Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“I’m studying archaeology, specifically zooarchaeology,” I say. “Oh, Archaeology is the study of our human ancestors. Oh cool, what interests you in archaeology?” But I still feel a kinship to all Native people, and the conflating of our cultures makes everything feel personal, for better or worse. Oh, I love dinosaurs!”

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Living Geography

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Here's an extract from the RGS session abstract which led to the book: The BAFTA-winning situation comedy-drama “Detectorists” has, across three series and a Christmas special (2014–17), garnered critical praise for its affectionate portrayal of metal detecting and amateur archaeology in rural England.

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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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Anthropology News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Reichert Journal of Linguistic Anthropology Metapolitical seduction: Women’s language and white nationalism Catherine Tebaldi Medical Anthropology Quarterly A pandemic of metrics Vincanne Adams, Clare Chandler, Ann H.

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