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Plants and People of Borneo: A Cultural and Ecological Connection

Anthropology.net

The Bond Between Nature and Culture in Borneo The lush rainforests of Borneo are more than just biological treasure troves; they are cultural cornerstones for the island’s indigenous communities. Beyond its economic role, the tualang holds profound cultural and spiritual significance for many indigenous groups.

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It’s Time to Replace “Prehistory” With “Deep History”

Sapiens

This framework has all manner of trouble—from narratives driven by assumptions of the straight-line rise and fall of societies, to an obsession with “lost” civilizations, to the belief that older cultures are harder (and therefore more prestigious) to “discover.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” Instead, we advocate for “deep history.”

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How Heavy Metal Fuels Indigenous Revival in Patagonia

Sapiens

An anthropologist plunges into the world of Patagonian heavy metal music in Argentina to explore how the genre relates to language and cultural revitalization. Because of the lyrics, because of the rebellion, because of the power I love this group because they are a clear example of the fusion of metal with ancestral heritage.

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When Wartime Plunder Comes to Campus

Sapiens

ROBBING IRAQS HERITAGE Many of the worlds known firsts occurred on the lands that are now Iraq and once were part of Mesopotamia. The global importance of Iraqs heritage makes its destruction more tragic. The breakdown of political and military order, coupled with economic desperation, fueled rampant trade in stolen antiquities.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

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. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains. How were those pots used?

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Social Studies Soundtracks: Using Music to Teach Social Studies

Studies Weekly

It is deeply rooted in our cultures, histories, geographies, and values. Styles, instruments, and lyrics often reflect the landscapes, climates, and cultures of their origin. World Music Travels : Celebrate holidays around the world and learn about important songs, dances, and other culturally significant practices from that country.

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

Anthropology.net

These discoveries paint a vivid picture of recurrent human occupation during the early Middle Paleolithic period, suggesting sophisticated cultural connections with contemporaneous societies in the Caucasus and the Levant. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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