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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Throughout the annals of human history, no animal has had a more profound impact on the development of human societies than the horse. As research continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly clear that the history of horse domestication is more complex and nuanced than previously thought. Author William T.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, it is because of the ancestors of the Hopi and Zuni people, and the Pai Tribes, that archaeological sites exist in the Grand Canyon. It is also because of the Hopi and Pueblo people that archaeological sites exist within Chaco Canyon. CC What is the traditional origin history of the Hopi people?

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

A new lineage of Neanderthals Our research published in Cell Genomics in September complicates this picture, revealing that there was not one but at least two lineages of Neanderthals. Archaeological excavations at Mandrin Cave revealed the remains of both Neanderthals and modern humans.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Archaeology can offer answers—and potential solutions. As archaeologists, historical ecologists, and paleoecologists, we study the long-term history of human and nonhuman animal relationships. EXAMINING THE COMPLICATED HISTORY OF MOOSE MIGRATIONS Moose have certainly seen their fair share of ecological change.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Arts have unveiled an innovative approach, combining Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies with excavation practices.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

CFP: Philomathes: An Online Journal of Undergraduate Research in Classics kskordal Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:04 Image The Classics program at Austin Peay State University, in Clarksville TN, USA, is pleased to invite submissions for the ninth volume of Philomathes: An Online Journal of Undergraduate Research in Classics.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) have identified semi-domesticated maize specimens from caves in Brazil’s Peruaçu Valley, revealing a unique chapter in the crop’s evolutionary history.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New archaeological research reveals insights into the first-known seafarers to brave ocean crossings from Asia to the Pacific Islands more than 50,000 years ago. A researcher shows a modern example of tree resin from the Raja Ampat Islands being used for starting a fire.

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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).

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I call this a “confession” because “ (bio)archaeologists ” like me—scholars who identify with archaeology, biological anthropology, or both—are not necessarily known for centering social theories like Intersectionality in our subdisciplines. and, in the context of international research, has United States citizenship.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A collection of 15 marine fossils, deliberately transported to the cave over 39,800 to 54,600 years ago, reveals that Neanderthals may have been the first fossil collectors in human evolutionary history. “They have become the earliest fossil collectors known in our evolutionary history,” Benito Calvo emphasized.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

However, the researchers caution that this type of skeletal change is not exclusive to riding; other activities, such as prolonged sitting or riding in carts, can also produce similar alterations. Hosek said, “In archaeology, there are vanishingly few instances in which we can tie a particular activity unequivocally to skeletal changes.”

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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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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Spanning nearly 6,000 years, this research, published in Nature 1 , showcases how some groups transitioned into farming societies while others maintained hunter-gatherer lifestyles. This is a peak time of knowledge and technology transfer in the North Caucasus region," noted Dr. Sabine Reinhold of the German Archaeological Institute.

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MARCH 19, 2024

To uncover this past, a team launched the country’s first archaeological research. Edsiley Encarnação leads researchers through dense growth to the ruins of São Tomé’s oldest sugar mill. The Praia Melão engenho and estate is the first archaeological site identified in São Tomé.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Spain has a deep and far-reaching colonial history, particularly in Latin America. The claim that Spain’s imperialism isn’t true colonization reflects a reluctance to confront the darker aspects of the country’s history, which involved widespread exploitation, violence, and cultural erasure across continents.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Recent research 1 has unveiled that multiple Denisovan populations existed, each uniquely adapted to their environments and contributing beneficial genes to various human populations through several distinct interbreeding events. Yet, many questions remain unanswered.

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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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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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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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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

A recent study, published in the European Journal of Archaeology 1 , suggests these plaques may represent one of humanity's earliest attempts at recording genealogy—a non-verbal precursor to modern ancestry documentation. Journal : European Journal of Archaeology , 2004. Journal : Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2009.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Archaeological Indicators of Intentional Burial Determining intentional burial practices relies on distinguishing human-placed items from naturally occurring elements. For this study, researchers examined skeletal positioning, potential grave goods, and signs of deliberate excavation. Been et al., 1 Been, E., & Barzilai, O.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Some teeth were found in the Arbreda de Serinyà cave near Banyoles by a large group of researchers / ACN The teeth, meticulously analyzed, include specimens from children, a young individual, and an adult. The research team employed advanced dating techniques and comparative morphology to assign the teeth to Homo neanderthalensis.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Recent archaeological findings suggest that the Bronze Age board game, Hounds and Jackals—also known as Fifty-Eight Holes—may have originated not in Egypt, as previously believed, but in Asia. 2024 A Global History of Ancient Games Board games have been part of human culture for millennia. Crist et al.,

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

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A Turning Point in Earth's Climate—and Human History The Mid-Pleistocene Climate Transition (MPT) marked a significant shift in Earth’s glacial cycles, moving from a pattern of 41,000-year ice ages to much longer 100,000-year cycles. Full text available here Lake Ohrid’s Environmental History Authors : B.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Collaborating with the team behind First Weapons , a television series aired by ABC, researchers employed state-of-the-art biomechanical tools to measure the energy, speed, and overall efficiency of these tools in combat. Australian Archaeology , 82 (1), 2–11. 1 Diamond, L. link] 2 Hiscock, P., O’Connor, S.,

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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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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A New Chapter in the Alphabet's History Previously, scholars believed the alphabet emerged in or near Egypt as a tool for simplifying the complex hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems of the time. The find also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary archaeological work.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hominin Butchery Practices in Kashmir In a paper published in Quaternary Science Reviews 2 , researchers describe the finding of bone flakes from the elephant remains, suggesting that ancient humans extracted marrow from the bones. Pampore elephant site. Elephant skull under excavation.

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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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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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