Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Details of each step in the main text and Supplementary Information. Moreover, this finding contributes to a broader narrative that places Neanderthals as active participants in the cultural evolution of early humans. Journal of Human Evolution, 137 , 102671. Journal of Archaeological Science, 117 , 105116. Leierer, L.,

Archaeology 98

Archaeology K-12 Cultures Humanities 98

Anthropology.net

MAY 1, 2025

It was science requested by the people, designed to protect their past and inform their future. ” The Collapse That Wasn’t Archaeological theories have long held that Chaco Canyon’s abandonment around 1150 CE led to the region being vacated. Archaeology of Native North America. 28, 2021. Bones were taken.

Tradition 90

Tradition Oral History Ancestry Archaeology 90

Anthropology 365

APRIL 23, 2025

I was trying to understand how humans and wildlifeparticularly javelinaslive together in messy, contested landscapes, shaped as much by perception and politics as by biology. Instead, Jon turned his deep grounding in genetics into a sharp critique of how science makes claims about human difference. By the time I left for a Ph.D.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Humanities Cultures History 98

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Recent archaeological studies in Sicily reveal crucial information about early human migration into the Mediterranean islands. This research offers fresh perspectives on the expansion routes and adaptive behaviors of early human communities.

Humanities 97

Humanities Archaeology Archival Research Heritage 97

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than 46,000 years ago, deep within the caves of what is now northern Spain, a silent drama unfolded between humans and the great beasts of the Ice Age. More importantly, the study provided evidence that humans and large carnivores—like hyenas and leopards—coexisted in Iberia for much longer than previously thought.

Ancestry 84

Ancestry Artifacts Humanities Archaeology 84

Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

“Even when they pass on, you still respect and honor them as non-human relatives. In a new paper published in Advances in Archaeological Practice 1 , Ward and his colleagues are calling for museums to take a more ethical, culturally informed approach to caring for the bones of animals, particularly those tied to Indigenous traditions.

Museum 52

Museum Archaeology Artifacts Anthropology 52

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A submerged 25-foot bridge in a cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca has provided groundbreaking insights into the early human colonization of the western Mediterranean. Recent research led by geologists from the University of South Florida has revealed that humans settled in this region much earlier than previously believed.

Humanities 83

Humanities Archaeology Artifacts History 83

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. We just draw from different backgrounds.

Archaeology 121

Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 121

Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

Ian Straughn worked with students in an introductory archaeology course using Humata.ai to imagine and develop the research design for the archaeological investigation of UCI’s campus at some time in the future (perhaps an excavation to be conducted by non-human intelligence). As it turns out, a lot!)

Anthropology 105

Anthropology Archaeology Pedagogy Archiving 105

Anthropology.net

APRIL 6, 2024

In 1994, the Schöningen open-cast coal mine yielded an astonishing archaeological treasure: remarkably well-preserved hunting weapons dating back 300,000 years. Spearheads and throwing sticks, discovered alongside animal bones, offered a glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of early humans. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J.,

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Heritage Artifacts Humanities 52

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Role of Technology in Unveiling Ancient Secrets The sheer vastness of the Nazca Pampa, covering an area of about 400 square kilometers (154 square miles), presents significant challenges for traditional archaeological fieldwork. Some of the glyphs, interpreted as humanoid, or humans wearing headdresses. Sakai et al.,

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Geography Humanities Cultures 98

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa. 1 Gretzinger, J., Gibbon, V.

Heritage 98

Heritage Archaeology Ancestry Artifacts 98

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Simulations can also present information in a new way that can be more exciting and engaging than traditional teaching methods. Early Humans Simulation Students will learn what it took to survive during prehistoric times with this Survival Simulation! These are all game-based simulations that each cover a variety of rounds.

Artifacts 130

Artifacts Archaeology Historic Sites Geography 130

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. Physical anthropology is the original term, and it reflects the initial interests of anthropologists in describing human physical variation.

Anthropology 100

Anthropology Archaeology Humanities Cultures 100

Anthropology.net

JULY 31, 2024

This new model aligns with archaeological, climatological, and genetic data, indicating that the populations in early North America were both dynamic and diverse. Confirming the Four Fields Nichols emphasizes that the four fields of study—archaeology, geology, climatology, and genetics—support each other. 1 Nichols, J.

Archaeology 80

Archaeology Anthropology Humanities Research 80

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.

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Archiving Artifacts Humanities 52

Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 9, 2024

Sexual violence, femicide, human sacrifice, slavery, war crimes, and forced marriage emerge as frequent patterns born out of gender inequality in these narratives. 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?

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Museum Tradition History 52

Society for Classical Studies

MARCH 7, 2025

We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, and workshops/roundtables on any aspect of the Greco-Roman world, including but not limited to poetry (from epic, lyric, and pastoral to elegy, satire, and the epigram), drama, history, philosophy, archaeology, religion, and social life (from family and gender roles to slavery and prostitution).

Pedagogy 52

Pedagogy K-12 Archaeology Teaching 52

Anthropology News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Does deception form an integral part of human behavior across societies? Are there structures and systems in place that aid or deter these practices? How do people navigate intricate webs of deception in their everyday lives?

Anthropology 97

Anthropology Humanities Archaeology Cultures 97

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Together with Guldin and philosophers such as Michel Serres and Arden Reed, I also aim to bring the wider sense of the term meteor—as various atmospheric forces and events—back into the discourse of philosophy, humanities, and beyond. The idea of allying with nature in a “more-than-human” collaboration isn’t always pure.

Sociology 64

Sociology Humanities Archaeology Anthropology 64

Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Many dedicated, brilliant, and diverse trailblazers have illuminated our path and brought their findings to the forefront of humanity. Parker wasn’t satisfied with what she considered “women’s work,” so Harrington taught her archaeological methods in the field.

Oral History 52

Oral History Museum Heritage Archaeology 52

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What does it mean to render our genes and biology as forms of treasure that inform our understanding of human diversity and adaptation—or that become new frontiers of intellectual property and profit? Biological treasures: the significance of biodiversity and human genetic heritage in anthropology.

Anthropology 52

Anthropology Heritage Artifacts Cultures 52

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 18, 2025

million years ago, reshaping our understanding of early human resilience and resourcefulness. This iconic landscape is known for its rich archaeological record and its pivotal role in unraveling human origins. This iconic landscape is known for its rich archaeological record and its pivotal role in unraveling human origins.

Archaeology 105

Archaeology Heritage Anthropology Humanities 105

Anthropology.net

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. Eventually, these designs were manipulated to convey more precise genealogical information."

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Artifacts Ancestry Anthropology 98

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Archaeological findings 2 have confirmed that axe-like tools date back over 44,000 years, making the kodj one of the most ancient weapons still known today. Biomechanics Testing: Unveiling Hidden Power Prior to this study, there was no existing research measuring human or weapon efficiency during strikes with hand-held weapons.

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Humanities Cultures Tradition 98

Sapiens

APRIL 23, 2025

The demonstration workshop was part of a pilot study for the Traveling Treasures project, a transnational collaboration between the National Museum of Liberia (NMOL) and the Back-to-Africa Heritage and Archaeology Project (BAHA).

Cultures 92

Cultures Museum Heritage Archaeology 92

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. I am an archaeologist, a scientist who uses the remains of objects, structures, and other traces of human activity to reconstruct how past peoples lived. Many people buy it.

Archaeology 145

Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 145

Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tylor includes everything from tools and artifacts to the abstract conceptualization of after-life, there are ample evidences which suggest that human evolution is as much as a social and cultural phenomenon as it is biological. Contents style='mso-element:field-begin'> TOC o "1-3" h z u Bio-Cultural Process of evolution.

Humanities 130

Humanities Cultures Artifacts Anthropology 130

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 the Ancient Genomes: A DNA Odyssey In a recent revelation published in the Annals of Human Biology 1 , scientists extracted mitochondrial DNA from Teōtīhuacān burials.

Archaeology 92

Archaeology Economics Humanities History 92

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The findings, published in Nature Communications 1 , reveal a wealth of information about the boy's ancestry, physical traits, health, and the environment in which he lived, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of prehistoric humans. Genome sequence of a 45,000-year-old modern human from western Siberia." Villalba-Mouco, V.,

Ancestry 98

Ancestry Archaeology Anthropology Humanities 98

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 24, 2024

The burials are part of ongoing excavations at 1 the archaeological site of Queneto, located in northern Peru. Ongoing Discoveries and Future Research The Queneto site continues to be a rich source of information about Peru’s ancient past. n.d.). :: UNT:Universidad Nacional de Trujillo:: Edu.Pe.

Artifacts 93

Artifacts Archaeology Cultures Humanities 93

Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

When information about the disturbing nature of the unmarked common grave hit the international press in 2014, a scandal was born. Her argument has to do with the pitfalls of this, its tendency to impose hierarchies of deservingness and humanity, and possibilities otherwise. Two examples will suffice.

Anthropology 77

Anthropology History Artifacts Archaeology 77

Strange Maps

JUNE 26, 2023

The Secret History , the only native and near-contemporary source of information on the 13th-century Mongols, is as reticent about the Khan’s death as it is detailed about his life. Some say the soldiers in the funeral cortege killed every living thing — human and animal — they came across on their 40-day journey.

Heritage 52

Heritage History Archaeology Tradition 52

Sapiens

JANUARY 13, 2025

Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights where Abalajon served as a translator. Don Edward Waliceks poems in this collection are also in the docupoetry genre, informed by his visits to the U.S. In Debitage, Jade Lomas generates a new poetic form inspired by archaeological terminology. imperialism.

Anthropology 120

Anthropology History Cultures Archaeology 120

Sapiens

MARCH 4, 2025

Through this work, drawing on knowledge from human skeletal biology, anatomy, and archaeology, we often confront the immense social and racial inequalities that can play a role in the circumstances of ones death. We are humans asking questions about the world around us. and around the world.

Advocacy 103

Advocacy Anthropology Ancestry Human Rights 103

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Ice Age Adolescents and Human Growth Patterns In a new study published in the Journal of Human Evolution 1 , researchers have revealed new insights into the puberty stages of Ice Age adolescents from 25,000 years ago. Our research humanizes these teens in ways that go beyond just studying their tools or artifacts.”

Artifacts 105

Artifacts Archaeology Humanities Social Science 105

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Their findings, now published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology 1 , highlight the importance of Arbreda as a site of continuous archaeological significance. It also raises questions about their social structures, dietary patterns, and eventual interactions with anatomically modern humans. 1 Lozano, M., Soler, J.,

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Heritage Archaeology Humanities 98