Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

These artifacts were found alongside skeletons, jewelry, pottery, and other items in a well-preserved tomb from the Early Bronze Age. Our artifacts are older and from a different area on the map, suggesting the alphabet may have an entirely different origin story than we thought," Schwartz noted. What Was the Purpose of the Cylinders?

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By directly comparing the stone tools (lithics) of these two cultures for the first time, researchers have found no meaningful technological connection between them. Until now, the Châtelperronian and Uluzzian industries had always been studied separately, often by researchers using different terminology and methodologies.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High in the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan, the Soii Havzak rock-shelter has provided researchers with an invaluable glimpse into early human migration routes and daily life in Central Asia. Artifacts suggest that the Zeravshan Valley was not only a migration route but potentially a place of cultural exchange.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Study: Insights from Ancient Burials Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa conducted an extensive analysis of 32 burials: 17 attributed to Neanderthals and 15 to early H. Neanderthal burials included items such as wild goat horns, red deer jaws, tortoiseshells, and stone artifacts, while early H.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 5, 2025

Researchers have uncovered a collection of systematically shaped bone tools at Olduvai Gorge, dating back to 1.5 The team behind the discovery, led by Ignacio de la Torre, Luc Doyon, and Francesco d’Errico, argues that these tools represent a distinct technological tradition, not just an opportunistic or accidental use of bones.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

These artifacts—used for processing grains in early Neolithic settlements—were not merely discarded tools. Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 1 , the research provides fascinating new perspectives on how early farmers conceptualized time, continuity, and legacy. The evidence suggests the latter.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 27, 2025

By combining genetic data with a vast database of over 2,000 mythological motifs, this research uncovers how the tales we tell may trace back to the Out of Africa migration, some 60,000 years ago. World map displaying ADMIXTURE results for the description of 781 worldwide mythological traditions according to 9 components, with K1 masked.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

These stones, excavated by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, reveal early examples of rotational tools, predating the invention of the wheel by thousands of years. Instead, the researchers hypothesize that these perforated stones were spindle whorls, early tools used for hand-spinning yarn.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 17, 2025

. “Melka Wakena’s unique high-altitude setting offers valuable insights into how early humans adapted to challenging environments,” the researchers wrote. Stone Selection as a Window into Hominin Cognition The researchers aimed to understand how early Acheulian toolmakers selected stones for their tools. Marreiros, J.,

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 19, 2024

” How Horn Modification Was Achieved Using advanced analysis, the researchers determined that the horn deformations were not natural. Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. Antiquity , 97(392), 784-799. DOI:10.15184/aqy.2023.784

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

Pink has provided a compelling case as to why this will never work and this is supported by the research. Students don''t need resumes, they need to create artifacts of learning that provides detail as to what they can really do or know. Godin provides a compelling alternative to a traditional resume and hiring process.

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TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Asking a question that pierces the veil in any given situation is itself an artifact of the critical thinking teachers so desperately seek in students, if for no other reason than it shows what the student knows, and then implies the desire to know more. Questions reveal far more than answers ever might. A bad question stops thinking.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Each graduate student brings their own specialized research focus to the table, enriching the legacy of the SWP. As we continue this tradition, fostering a connection with the field school, we eagerly anticipate the ongoing journey of learning and growth it offers.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

The presence of these distinct lithic technologies indicates that hunter-gatherers in this region were part of a broader cultural tradition that spanned much of southern Europe in the final millennia of the Ice Age. Related Research Romandini, M., Marciani, G., Benazzi, S., Scientific Reports, 12 (1), 5609.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Credit: Gabriel Ugueto The findings, published in Quaternary Science Advances 1 , come from a research team led by Matthew R. The researchers propose that these markings, found in association with human footprints, may represent the earliest known use of a human-drawn transport system. Bennett of Bournemouth University.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2017

We ensured accountability through numerous unannounced observations, collection of artifacts, and adding a portfolio component to the evaluation process. This allows us to bring clarity to our ideas, align pertinent research, and identify practices in action for further support to instill a sense of value in the work at hand.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 8, 2025

2025 Led by Dr. Sara Juengst, an international team of researchers analyzed the burial, comparing it to others from the region. Alongside her, researchers identified a separate cranial fragment from an individual aged 25–35 years old, though their relationship remains unclear. Related Research Ubelaker, D. 1 Juengst, S.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Engraved Stones of the Levant The researchers focused on five artifacts from four archaeological sites: Manot Cave, Amud Cave, Qafzeh Cave, and Quneitra. Credit: Erella Hovers To determine whether these incisions were intentional engravings or merely the result of tool use, researchers applied advanced 3D surface analysis.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2025

Or echoes of a broader pan-Mesoamerican tradition? Recent research 1 by archaeologists Jan Szymański and Gabriela Prejs offers a fascinating glimpse into a society that was far from isolated—one that engaged in artistic and ritualistic practices that stretched across Central America. Props in an ancient performance?

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Here, researchers have unearthed the oldest-known Middle Paleolithic stone tool assemblage in the region, dating back approximately 80,000 years, an era when the Arabian Peninsula was at the crossroads of human expansion. One striking feature of the Jebel Faya assemblage is the presence of a laminar system," the researchers explain.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. Some students may prefer offline strategies involving writing, drawing, or designing, while other students will prefer to use technology and create digital artifacts of their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In my research on teacher engagement in blended learning environments, the most significant factor impacting cognitive engagement was a teacher’s work as a designer of learning experiences. When this surfaced in my research, I was not surprised. Teachers Find their Role as Designer of Learning Experiences Cognitively Engaging.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

In a new paper published in Advances in Archaeological Practice 1 , Ward and his colleagues are calling for museums to take a more ethical, culturally informed approach to caring for the bones of animals, particularly those tied to Indigenous traditions. Related Research Luby, E. That disregard has persisted in many collections today.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Each graduate student brings their own specialized research focus to the table, enriching the legacy of the SWP. As we continue this tradition, fostering a connection with the field school, we eagerly anticipate the ongoing journey of learning and growth it offers.

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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.net

MAY 16, 2024

Discovered in Poland, this artifact challenges our understanding of their cognitive abilities and symbolic culture. This 130,000-year-old relic captivates researchers, hinting at the cognitive prowess of our distant relatives. Different views of a roughly 4-inches-long (10.6 Image credit: T. 1 Płonka, T., Wiśniewski, A.,

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 7, 2019

Our organization has a unique opportunity to engage non-traditional learners in acquiring the digital skills they need.”. UAMEZ helps learners transfer online research skills into practical applications to improve educational and career pathways, such as conducting a job search, completing an application, and uploading relevant documents.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Artifacts and the Cellar's Significance Over a thousand artifacts were uncovered during the excavation, including pottery fragments, flint tools, and fossilized sea urchins. The researchers noted that “the discovery forces us to reevaluate our assumptions about the technological capabilities of Neolithic societies.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In a remarkable revelation, researchers from the University of Tübingen challenge the conventional view of an ancient ivory baton discovered in Germany's Hohle Fels cave. Previously believed to be a mere work of art, this 37,000-year-old artifact now emerges as a sophisticated tool for crafting rope. 1 Conard, N.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And those platforms don’t just host proof of completion of traditional college courses. Traditional transcripts don’t fully convey student’s achievements outside of the classroom, even if those achievements show leadership and were made in programs run through Morgan State, Alao says. based nonprofit.

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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. One horse was found among ritual artifacts, implying ceremonial significance. Rock art at a Wyoming site depicts a horse and rider, likely carved by ancestral Comanche or Shoshone people. Librado, P.,

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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. Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. Cultural and social relevance.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

The walls and shelves of this 106-year-old building are covered with authentic student learning artifacts. Next, the traditional library space was repurposed as Duquesne Media Central, outfitted with flexible seating, new technologies, and a recording studio.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Some of the Educators Rising micro-credentials’ submission requirements call for artifacts from classroom teaching, such as teaching videos. We continue to research and implement new ways for students and educators alike to show what they know while pursuing personal areas of interest that meet their professional learning needs and goals.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) conducted detailed analysis, including DNA sampling, to identify these clumps as ancient cheese. Fu and her team remain optimistic about future research possibilities, “This is just the beginning, and with this technology, we hope to explore other previously unknown artifacts.”

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 26, 2021

Over the past decade, researchers, museum professionals and educators have started to explore the use of virtual and augmented reality in relation to Holocaust education and memory. Sara Pitcairn is the product developer and researcher for Future Projects at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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