Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

[Image Courtesy: Jamie Kidston, ANU] The Laili Rock Shelter Discovery The Laili rock shelter, located in northern East Timor (also known as Timor-Leste), has been the focus of extensive research conducted by archaeologists from Australian and UK universities, including the Australian National University (ANU) and Flinders University.

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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. In theory, migration ensures that digital artifacts remain accessible as technology evolves. But migration is not a neutral act.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

Introduction: A Landmark Discovery in Qaleh Kurd Cave In a momentous archaeological breakthrough, French and Iranian researchers have unearthed compelling evidence of early human habitation in Iran's Central Plateau, pushing back the known timeline of human settlement in the region by an astonishing 300,000 years. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H.,

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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. What else may motivate one to search for treasures, then?

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 26, 2024

Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Excavations on Waigeo Island The groundbreaking research on Waigeo Island, part of the Raja Ampat archipelago in West Papua, represents a major international collaboration involving scholars from New Zealand, West Papua, Indonesia, and other countries.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A multidisciplinary team of researchers explains historical, cultural, and ethical issues they considered while developing a 3D scan of a South African site to be shared with the world online. This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

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. The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

These intricate wooden artifacts, etched with symbols and patterns, represent far more than mere mnemonic aids; they are windows into the sophisticated communication systems of Australia's First Nations peoples. Acquired in 1885, this artifact offers insights into Indigenous communication methods and cultural symbolism.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 6, 2024

Now, a collaborative effort led by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Reading, along with the Lower Saxony State Office for Cultural Heritage, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the woodworking techniques employed by our ancient ancestors. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Koddenberg, T., Vogel, M.,

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I learned truths about European imperialism and the humanness before slavery — how colonists from all over Europe stuck their flagpoles into African soils, controlling nations and influencing heritage for centuries. She retells history with expert analyses of historical artifacts, primary sources and thorough research.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

A unique feature of Studies Weekly’s Social Studies is that students can cut up their publication copies and turn them into learning artifacts like posters, graphic organizers, and visual aids. After students make their artifacts, they can practice listening and speaking skills by using the visuals as teaching tools.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Led by Associate Professor Jason Toohey and Professor Melissa Murphy, their research 1 sheds light on monumental megalithic architecture dating back approximately 4,750 years. Excavations starting in 2018 unearthed artifacts and charcoal samples, enabling precise radiocarbon dating. 1 Toohey, J. Murphy, M. Chirinos Ogata, P.,

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2024

Led by esteemed archaeologists Roman Garba and Vitaly Usik, this groundbreaking research, published in the esteemed journal Nature 1 , illuminates the migratory pathways of our ancient ancestors and challenges prevailing narratives of early human dispersal in Europe. million years. 1 Garba, R., Ylä-Mella, L., Kameník, J.,

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NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

The gas station: “ Hey Joe, I heard you had a student doing some research about local mines in our community. Upon research, they learned that our county was deeply divided over Lincoln and the Civil War ( in fact federal troops would be called to our county just a few years after Abe’s speech to put down a draft riot ).

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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. Significance of the Migration The sheer volume of artifacts unearthed at Laili rock shelter underscores the magnitude of this ancient migration event.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 5, 2024

Unveiling Gold Treasures and Ritual Offerings Within the sacred confines of the tomb, researchers uncovered a dazzling array of gold artifacts, including intricately crafted bracelets, belts adorned with gold beads, and symbolic ornaments such as crocodile-shaped earrings and gold-covered sperm whale teeth earrings.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What we mean by that is is this grounded in recent research? You want to take your big question, your 30000-foot question that hopefully you’re researching or you’re basing your piece on but take it down to earth. Locked away from public eyes how did this important artifact get locked away from public eyes.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In a nod to the cultural heritage of its surrounding neighborhood, two displays feature Chinese-themed art, including pretty sprays of cherry blossoms and red and gold lanterns. It’s an artifact of the early childhood system; it’s grown up that way. I believe in salary parity, end of story.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). We have learned and grown so much through the internship.

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