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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

Sapiens

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Spain has a deep and far-reaching colonial history, particularly in Latin America. In Asia and Oceania, Spanish rule for over 300 years introduced Catholicism and centralized governance in places like present-day Guam , the Philippines, and Taiwan, deeply altering the identity and languages of these regions. Unlike the U.K.,

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Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

With his monotone voice and lack of enthusiasm, he could convince anyone that history is incredibly boring. As a high school history teacher, whenever I meet new adults and we talk about our professions, I often find myself being met with a familiar reaction: "I disliked the subject in school, but now I find it interesting."

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Reflections on the “Historicity” of Child Death at Ireland’s Former Mother and Baby Homes

Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

Instead of that essay, I reflect here on the problematic my response in this anecdote highlights: balancing the patterned resonance of history and the total singularity of each life, in attempts to name and redress harm done at Mother and Baby Institutions (M&BIs) and in ethnographic work. Good material for an essay like this one.

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Bits and Bytes Don’t Leave Bones

Anthropology News

MARCH 27, 2025

Cultural artifacts, traditions, and knowledge do not simply move; they shift, adapt, and sometimes disappear in the process. Digital artifacts follow the same patterns. Some histories are prioritized, while others fade into obscurity, not because they lack value, but because they were not deemed essential at the moment of transition.

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Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Excavations revealed thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones, indicating human presence approximately 44,000 years ago. Excavations in a deep cave on Timor Island unearthed thousands of artifacts, revealing signs of human presence dating back 44,000 years.

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Seeking Ever-Elusive Treasures: Reflections on Collective Memory and Spectrality of the Past

Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Treasure hunting is long associated with endeavors to unearth concealed artifacts, illustrated best by buried troves of gold left behind by past communities. Accidents happen in dangerous sites, the promised artifact eludes hunters, or suspicion and disagreements turn violent. May engagements with the past be a part of the picture?

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STUDENT VOICE: Don’t call me ‘Indian’ — A line of strong Ojibwe women inspired my journey to college

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

While many people can trace their family history back to a great-great-great-great grandfather who traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in search of the famed “American Dream,” my ancestors inhabited the lands and waters in the Great Lakes region since the beginning of time itself. We are Anishinaabe peoples, also known as Ojibwe or Chippewa.

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A Remarkable Discovery of a 450,000-Year-Old Tooth in Iran

Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

Unveiling the Discovery at Qaleh Kurd Cave The recent findings, published 1 in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology on May 23, detail a remarkable assemblage of artifacts and remains dating back as far as 452,000 years ago. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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Ancient Mayan Political Transitions: Rituals of Burning and Burial

Anthropology.net

MAY 9, 2024

Delving into the Mayan Rituals of Political Transition As civilizations evolve, so do the political regimes that govern them. The discovery of burnt royal remains and artifacts at Ucanal sheds light on the ritualistic nature of Mayan political transitions, offering a glimpse into the symbolic and ceremonial practices of the ancient rulers.

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SURROUNDING: Mammoth Cave!

Life and Landscapes

JANUARY 1, 2024

One of culture, history, and scientific exploration. What a special space of beauty in the place of this natural and human history. ” More human history, I am afraid! i] Private or government property. The modern Ohio River is essentially an artifact of its massive presence. million years ago.

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Pulling reservation schools back from the brink

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 9, 2016

In 1978, just a few years before Helgeson’s birth, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act became law, finally affirming the right of country’s indigenous people to access sacred sites, worship in traditional ceremonies and use materials they consider sacred artifacts, like eagle bones, that are restricted to non-Indians.

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Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

government abroad, while people living in the U.S. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath. were using music as a form of protest. Making it Stick I love good song titles.

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Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

government abroad, while people living in the U.S. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath. were using music as a form of protest. Making it Stick I love good song titles.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

These varied protocols helped make complex history accessible and memorable, laying the groundwork for deeper exploration of the Revolutionary era. Breaking Down the Declaration We picked up with the Declaration, focusing on why it was created, who was involved, and what it outlined for the future of governance.

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

Sapiens

JANUARY 22, 2025

Trekking for thousands of hours through these sites, I have seen the destruction of critical remnants of ancient structures, the obliteration of numerous mosaic pavements and subterranean rock-cut features, and the demolition of incalculable layers of cultural history.

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Spain’s Move to Decolonize Its Museums Must Continue

Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

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Reflections on the “Historicity” of Child Death at Ireland’s Former Mother and Baby Homes

Bits and Bytes Don’t Leave Bones

Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

Seeking Ever-Elusive Treasures: Reflections on Collective Memory and Spectrality of the Past

STUDENT VOICE: Don’t call me ‘Indian’ — A line of strong Ojibwe women inspired my journey to college

A Remarkable Discovery of a 450,000-Year-Old Tooth in Iran

Ancient Mayan Political Transitions: Rituals of Burning and Burial

SURROUNDING: Mammoth Cave!

Pulling reservation schools back from the brink

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

The Week That Was In 234

The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

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