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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

While previous studies have focused on when these encounters occurred, recent research has turned its attention to where these interspecies interactions took place. This research has pinpointed the Zagros Mountains, a significant mountain range on the Persian Plateau, as a key region where these two human species overlapped.

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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 7, 2024

As the field of Classics grows and changes with the new millennium, so, too, should the pool of researchers called upon to advance the field. To look to the future, we invite abstracts from advanced undergraduates on the cusp of their application to graduate programs to participate in a research symposium with their peers.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Archaeological discoveries in East Timor’s Laili rock shelter have unveiled evidence 1 of ancient human habitation dating back approximately 44,000 years. Researchers documented a 45,500-year-old ochre depiction of a pig at Leang Tedongnge cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Recent archaeological findings 1 in West Papua have unveiled new insights into one of the most significant migrations in human history—the journey of early Homo sapiens into the Pacific Islands. This site, rich in archaeological deposits, provided a window into the lives of the early humans who inhabited the region.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 18, 2024

The scarcity of direct archaeological evidence of early human presence and their interactions with fauna complicates this discussion. Radiocarbon dating of the fossils suggests they are approximately 21,000 years old, which is nearly six thousand years older than other known archaeological evidence of human presence in southern South America.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Wajãpi had invited me to map archaeological sites in their territory. The Wajãpi already knew of my “archaeological finds”—the footsteps of Creator Hero from the beginning of time. What could my archaeological knowledge possibly offer to such a vast cosmological wisdom? I was excited.

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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. These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 28, 2024

The reasons behind these fluctuations have long puzzled researchers. Traditionally, researchers have focused on environmental factors or direct social conflicts as the primary drivers of these changes. ” The interdisciplinary approach of combining complexity science with archaeological evidence has proven fruitful in this study.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Researchers have developed an innovative population model 1 that sheds new light on the complex dynamics of human dispersal across Europe during the Aurignacian period, approximately 43,000 to 32,000 years ago. By examining these factors, the researchers have identified four distinct phases in the process of human settlement across Europe.

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MAY 24, 2024

Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recent archaeological fieldwork 1 in Morocco has uncovered a previously unknown Neolithic society, shedding new light on North Africa’s pivotal role in the development of Mediterranean prehistory. This discovery fills a significant gap in understanding the cultural and agricultural evolution of the region between 4000 and 1000 BC.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 16, 2024

Led by Jules Blais, professor of biology at the University of Ottawa, the research team detected evidence of human presence and settlements on Somerset Island, Nunavut, by analyzing sediment samples. Professor Jules Blais, says,” "By analyzing pond sediment samples, we were able to construct detailed histories of site occupation.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A multidisciplinary team of researchers explains historical, cultural, and ethical issues they considered while developing a 3D scan of a South African site to be shared with the world online. This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Recent research led by geologists from the University of South Florida has revealed that humans settled in this region much earlier than previously believed. The research team, led by Professor Bogdan Onac of the University of South Florida, utilized a multidisciplinary approach to uncover evidence of early human activity in Genovesa Cave.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recent archaeological evidence, however, provides insight that goes beyond these ancient descriptions. ” The findings align written records with material evidence spread across the vast Eurasian steppes, bridging historical accounts and archaeological data. 1 Sadykov, T., Blochin, J., Fomicheva, D., Kasparov, A., Khavrin, S.,

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Anthropology.net

MAY 13, 2024

Decoding the Terrain: A Novel Approach to Migration Studies Led by Associate Professor Tristan Salles from the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney, the research leverages dynamic modeling to unravel the complex interplay between human migration and evolving landscapes. 1 Salles, T., Joannes-Boyau, R.,

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Sapiens

MARCH 5, 2024

It is therefore not surprising that this time period—the Middle to Upper Paleolithic transition—has been a focus of research for many archaeologists, physical anthropologists, and, more recently, geneticists. Using a method called proteomics, researchers determined this nondescript bone fragment from Ilsenhöhle Cave belonged to a human.

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Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How might we recognise and engage with understandings of trauma, and what implications might this have for anthropological research and teaching? This special issue aims to draw together insights for deploying these findings in research and teaching with particular attention to reducing possibilities of harm.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 13, 2024

Indigenous Knowledge and Science Unite Recent research has reshaped our understanding of when horses were reintroduced to North America. The Broader Implications Some Indigenous oral histories suggest interactions with horses date back thousands of years to Ice Age equines.

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

His career trajectory focused on the archaeology of complex societies in central Mexico c. His many retrospective examinations and reflections on the state of Mesoamerican archaeology marked him as a leading synthesizer, and he was often called upon to provide commentaries and updates on Formative central Mexico.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 3, 2024

Recent research 1 led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE: CSIC-UPF) and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) has provided unprecedented insights into the genetic origins of the Arab and Imazighen populations of North Africa. Demographic Model of North African Populations Derived Using the GP4PG Algorithm Credit: José M.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Situated in the southeastern Pacific, Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island, has long captivated scholars with its enigmatic history and iconic moai statues. By examining obsidian blades excavated from the Anakena site, researchers sought to elucidate the dietary habits and cultural connections of the island's early inhabitants.

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Women's History Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

During my PhD research on the role of professional archaeologists on BBC radio, one of the first files I accessed from the BBC Written Archives at Caversham was that of archaeologist Dina Dobson.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The research, conducted by Kenji Itao and Kunihiko Kaneko from the University of Tokyo, Copenhagen University, and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science, delves into how competitive gift-giving practices contribute to the emergence of economic and social disparities within human societies.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 11, 2024

Anthropologists at the Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa have unearthed a significant archaeological find on Jiigurru (Lizard Island) off the Cape York Peninsula. The research, published in Quaternary Science Reviews 1 , describes the discovery of nearly 100 pottery fragments, some dating back up to 3,000 years.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nestled in the Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico, this archaeological marvel has now divulged its genetic secrets, thanks to a groundbreaking study. Unveiling a maize-centric diet, the findings align with previous archaeological studies, painting a vivid picture of Teōtīhuacān's dependence on C4 plants, especially maize.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 23, 2024

In the vast tapestry of human history, certain discoveries emerge as seismic shifts, reshaping our understanding of our origins and the paths we've traversed. The archaeological record offers tantalizing glimpses into the dawn of linguistic expression. million years ago.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. This find challenges existing theories about the route early humans took to reach Australia and sheds light on their sophisticated maritime capabilities.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 13, 2024

While the exact reasons elude researchers, the rise of farming likely played a pivotal role in their demise. Genetic Echoes: Legacy of Europe's Hunter-Gatherers While their lifestyle faded into history, the genetic legacy of Europe's hunter-gatherers endures. 1 Allentoft, M. Fischer, A., Sjögren, K. Sørensen, L., Bennike, O.,

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 7, 2024

The New Timeline of Horse Domestication Recent research 1 has upended previous assumptions about the domestication of horses, revealing that humans first domesticated these animals around 2200 B.C., The research published in Nature shows that domesticated horses, identified by specific genetic changes, only appeared around 2200 B.C.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Recent research 1 led by Flinders University reveals that Paleolithic hunter-gatherers on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus were responsible for the extinction of two endemic megafauna species: the dwarf hippopotamus ( Phanourios minor ) and the dwarf elephant ( Palaeoloxodon cypriotes ). 1 Bradshaw, C.

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JULY 6, 2024

Recent research 1 suggests a compelling answer. The Role of Human Hunting Researchers from the Danish National Research Foundation's Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) at Aarhus University have concluded that human hunting played a decisive role in these extinctions.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 10, 2024

In a seminal study recently published in the J ournal of Archaeological Method and Theory 1 , a team of researchers from Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa embarked on a journey to unravel the intricacies of spatial organization among Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 19, 2024

Delving into the Past: Exploring the Enigmatic Landscapes of Arabia The Arabian Peninsula, a land shrouded in mystery and ancient lore, conceals within its arid embrace a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. Rock art found near Umm Jirsan shows animals and people. Credit: Stewart et al. Al-Shanti, M., Zahrani, B., Al Omari, A.,

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Strange Maps

JULY 11, 2024

Sahul, before it shrank and fragmented Those two insights are the pillars upon which Australian and French researchers have built a new model for mapping how pre-agricultural humans occupied new territory. 5,000 migration paths So, rather than work with a unique mobility radius, the researchers combined environmental and migratory variables.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 13, 2024

Our understanding of ancient human-animal relationships has taken an intriguing turn with recent archaeological findings suggesting that foxes may have been more than just wild animals to our ancestors. In Patagonia, Argentina, researchers 1 uncovered a remarkable burial: a fox interred alongside a human, dating back 1,500 years.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? How might AI-enabled tools aid (or challenge) the ways anthropologists and/or the general public investigate and understand the past, e.g., archaeological site discovery, analysis of ancient DNA or skeletal remains, reconstructing past events, or artifact preservation?

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