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

Sapiens

A team of archaeologists working in Southeast Asia is pushing toward a deeper understanding of history that amplifies Indigenous and local perspectives to challenge traditional archaeological timelines. Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” However, our research revealed that these iconic terraces are actually only 400 years old.

History 71
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Decades Project for US History

Active History Teacher

Have you ever assigned a decades project for your US History class? You’ve finished your US History curriculum and need something engaging for students to go as an end of the year project? It’s time to try a US History end of the year decades project! It’s the end of the year. Are you like me? Sound familiar?

History 195
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Call for Fellowship Applications: Exploring the Assumptions of Cultural History

Society for Classical Studies

Often, the product of this influence is a colonialist narrative that presents past cultures as flawed or inconsistent (because they fail to meet modern criteria) and modern (usually Western) cultures as the resolution of these inconsistencies. Fellowships will be distributed equally across the 2025-2026 academic year (i.e.,

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Armenia's Genetic History: Debunking Herodotus and Tracing Ancient Origins

Anthropology.net

The origins of the Armenian people, long entwined with the narratives of ancient historians, have undergone a significant re-evaluation thanks to groundbreaking genetic research. Instead, researchers identified a dramatic population contraction in Sasun’s recent history, marking them as distinct from other Armenian groups.

History 88
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Hunter-Gatherer Children: Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Learning Across Generations

Anthropology.net

A Window Into Humanity’s Past Hunter-gatherer societies represent the foundation of human history, defining how humans lived for 99% of our existence. Expanding the Scope of Cultural Transmission The research identifies nine modes of cultural transmission, examining how and from whom children in hunter-gatherer societies learn.

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A Classroom Research Project with Lasting Meaning

Teaching Anthropology

ELIZABETH KEATING, Professor of Anthropology & Graduate Faculty, Human Dimensions of Organizations, The University of Texas at Austin Teaching through research is recognized as one of the strengths of anthropology. The students used questions I developed and used in my research project.

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Ancient Crossroads of Caucasian Societies: The Genetic and Cultural Evolution of Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers

Anthropology.net

A groundbreaking study analyzing the DNA of 131 ancient individuals across the Caucasus region has revealed a deep genetic and cultural divide between populations north and south of the Caucasus Mountains. This region, a cradle of early human innovation, served as a meeting point for diverse cultures and ecosystems.