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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Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A team of archaeologists working in Southeast Asia is pushing toward a deeper understanding of history that amplifies Indigenous and local perspectives to challenge traditional archaeological timelines. Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” When you think of “prehistory,” what images come to mind? Humans huddled in caves.

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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.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.

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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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