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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Sapiens

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. I felt compelled to share this story as an example of the power of archaeology to shift perspectives.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 27, 2024

The study, published in the esteemed journal PLOS One 1 , delves into the meticulous analysis of archaeological remnants to unravel the mysteries surrounding Rapa Nui's settlement and its ties to neighboring regions. The 20 obsidian blades found at the archaeological site of Anakena on Rapa Nui. 1 Berenguer, P., Clavero, C.,

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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. Lori Arviso Alvord,” retrieved Nov.

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