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The Unique Open-Endedness of Human Culture

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A Revolutionary Theory in Anthropology Human culture is a remarkable, complex phenomenon, often seen as a defining feature that sets humans apart from other species. But what truly distinguishes human culture? Read more

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

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A Window Into Humanity’s Past Hunter-gatherer societies represent the foundation of human history, defining how humans lived for 99% of our existence. This fosters a deep understanding of cultural norms and values. “This broad network is vital to their development.”

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Climate Change Shaped Human Evolution, Driving Migration and Cultural Adaptation Across Ancient Landscapes

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Human evolution, as it turns out, has been profoundly shaped by climatic changes. A recent review published in the Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 1 journal explores how fluctuations in climate and vegetation were pivotal forces in the evolutionary journey of early humans. Read more

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Cultural Relativism

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Cultural Relativism Cultural Relativism expresses the idea that the beliefs and practices of others are best understood in the light of the particular cultures in which they are found. Most societies are not relativist: they view their own ways as good, other people's as bad, inferior, or immoral a form of ETHNOCENTRISM.

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Neanderthal & Homo sapiens Burial Practices: A Complex Intersection of Culture & Competition

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The Origins of Burial Practices in Human Evolution Around 120,000 years ago, both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals began practicing intentional burial in the Levant region, shaping a complex cultural narrative in human evolution.

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Ancient DNA Illuminates South Africa’s Human History

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A groundbreaking study 1 of ancient human DNA from the Oakhurst rock shelter in South Africa is shedding new light on population history in one of the world’s earliest regions of modern human activity. It contained more than 40 human graves and preserved layers of human artifacts, such as stone tools, going back 12,000 years.”

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Human Evolution in Action: High-Altitude Adaptation on the Tibetan Plateau

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Human evolution continues, driven by the pressure of extreme environments. High Altitude and Human Health: A Striking Contrast For many, ascending to high altitudes brings about altitude sickness, a result of hypoxia, where the body struggles to deliver sufficient oxygen to its tissues.