Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Mountainous regions have long attracted early human populations, but the reasons behind this preference are becoming clearer thanks to new research. The results suggest that these rugged environments were key to human evolution, shedding light on why early human species chose such challenging terrains.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

A new study 1 challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of horseback riding, casting doubt on the Kurgan hypothesis, which claims that humans first began domesticating horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C. Horseback riding can indeed leave subtle marks on the human body. Can Horseback Riding Change Your Skeleton?

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Anthropology.net

MAY 2, 2025

” From Artifact to Microhistory The breakthrough lies in how scientists now treat time. Instead of lumping broad historical periods into categories based on ceramics or colonial artifacts, radiocarbon specialists are assembling what they call “microhistories.” “They’re not passive recipients.”

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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.

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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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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We have also found that some simulations try to bring certain events to life that could be harmful to certain students, especially in the case of difficult historical events. Early Humans Simulation Students will learn what it took to survive during prehistoric times with this Survival Simulation!

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Issued: January 29, 2024 Response deadline: February 23, 2024 Pitch responses: February 29, 2024 First drafts due: March 27, 2024 For our third issue of 2024, Anthropology News is delving into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intricate relationship with human reality. And is humanity shaping AI?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Digital Promise hosted its fourth micro-credential event – the Symposium on the Currency of Micro-credentials – last week near Washington, D.C. Consensus emerged over the power of micro-credentials and the rich artifacts they produce when the micro-credentials are backed by rigorous research. “We

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

I had students choose an Olympic event they would gold medal in and one non-Olympic event they would gold medal in. Instead, I put together a Thin Slide with the prompt, “What is an event that families would try to record and retell?” This took about 20-25 minutes. We followed this up with another Gimkit on states.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2017

At the same time, the historic and cultural nature of art provides students a great platform to explore traditions of their own and others so they’re encouraged to learn how ancestral narratives and artifacts influence beliefs and dispositions. The arts can bridge communication gaps and convey a greater level of knowledge.”. De Koning and M.

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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 marks the earliest evidence of human presence on Timor Island, suggesting that the region was previously uninhabited.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 12, 2024

In the annals of human history, certain periods stand out as crucibles of resilience, where civilizations defied the odds and thrived amidst adversity. Echoes of the Past: Signs of Life Amid Desolation Situated off Israel's Carmel Coast, Habonim North emerged as a beacon of human tenacity. 1 Nickelsberg, R., Shahack-Gross, R.,

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Zinn Education Project

MARCH 29, 2024

If possible, your group will share photos, videos, and other artifacts that reflect your work. All study group members will attend at least three invitation-only events, including the national welcoming event and closing event. Generally, there is one special event, workshop, class, or training per month.

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4QM Teaching

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

FOUR QUESTION STRUCTURE The Four Questions were designed to structure historical inquiry, but they work equally well when applied to issues and events in the present day. We start with a story, because you can’t think critically about events you don’t know very well. Question One is “What Happened?” What was their goal?

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 18, 2025

The Marsh Ambush: What a 300,000-Year-Old Horse Hunt Reveals About Early Human Cooperation A horse bone bed in northern Germany offers rare insight into the minds and methods of pre-modern humans—and how deep the roots of social intelligence may go. Why do humans hunt cooperatively? It was cooperative planning.”

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 8, 2025

The burial contained an assortment of artifacts, many of which were unusual for Manteño burials. While chaquiras have been found in only one other Manteño burial at the site, mascaras and obsidian artifacts were entirely unique to Burial 10.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Despite the abundance of artifacts unearthed from this civilization, human remains are notably scarce, leaving many aspects of their daily lives shrouded in mystery. Among the remains of one house, they found 50 human bone fragments, representing at least seven individuals: men, women, and children. Hofmann, R., Shatilo, L.,

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Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

They prioritized the singularity of a childs life and social relationships without losing sight of broader social-historical conditions by refusing to treat history as something entirely pastor, indeed, to see these events as falling under the remit of historical and archaeological sciences. Two examples will suffice.

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ACRE

JUNE 9, 2023

Videos & informational panels guide students through 1920s-30s Arkansas and how natural events like floods & droughts impacted the state during a time of financial turmoil for the country. They will view artifacts from the people who lived in Dyess and learn how individuals and families lived during that time period.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 16, 2024

1947–2023 Dr. Karen Ito was a dedicated anthropologist, committed to promoting the understanding of the diversity of human cultural experience, with significant and wide-ranging contributions to the field of anthropology. Her research continued to focus on how a people framed events and experiences in that world.

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Life and Landscapes

JANUARY 1, 2024

What a special space of beauty in the place of this natural and human history. ” More human history, I am afraid! The modern Ohio River is essentially an artifact of its massive presence. This is what she said (in part) about the event. “Oh no, kudzu (Pueraria montana) !” million years ago.

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All Things Pedagogical

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The idea of tangible media and tangible artifacts is something I think we don't chat about enough in accessibility space. I have been thinking a lot about this physical media and artifacts and accessibility and how that relates to social media. Nothing is real because nothing is real; all those artifacts and legacy content gone.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 4, 2025

While much attention has been paid to early human dispersals out of Africa, Yemen’s role in shaping human history remains understudied. A new study published in Scientific Reports 1 takes a closer look at Yemen’s genetic landscape, uncovering millennia of human movement, intermixing, and adaptation. Map of Yemen.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 5, 2025

” Mousterian Tools and the Weight of Memory The artifacts came quickly. “We’re not looking at a single event, but recurring use—perhaps seasonal.” They open a rare window into the cognitive world of early humans in this region.” ” Kunakhera is unlikely to be the last word.

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Society for Classical Studies

JANUARY 8, 2025

CFP: The Goddess at the Crossing Place kskordal Wed, 01/08/2025 - 12:02 Image The Goddess at the Crossing Place 6-8 March 2025, Marshall University To honor the 150th anniversary of Classics at Marshall University, the Department of Humanities announces a conference that focuses on Goddess traditions.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 15, 2019

In a horizontal display case, there’s a “Greetings from Ghana” oval plaque decorated in Kente cloth, alongside a feathered headdress, a box decorated in Asian symbols and other international artifacts. We are all human.”. We are all human.”. For the students from other countries, the adjustment is to American culture overall.

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