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OPINION: Too many students just aren’t interested in what is being taught

The Hechinger Report

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. I didn’t explore my Korean heritage until college and only learned about LGBTQ+ historical leaders in my late twenties. I have never had students more engaged in the content of class.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

Anthropology.net

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. Genetic Legacy and Cultural Interaction The arrival of these new groups did not erase the genetic heritage of the Oakhurst people. 1 Gretzinger, J.,

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The Battle to Protect Archaeological Sites in the West Bank

Sapiens

Beyond bombings and other military activities, curfews and checkpoints have severely hindered the efforts of the West Banks Palestinian archaeologists, heritage organizations, and security personnel to access, monitor, and safeguard these vulnerable sites. Demand for valuable objects has long posed a threat to Palestines cultural heritage.