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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. Today the Ifugao people continue to cultivate these iconic rice terraces as part of their cultural heritage and livelihoods.

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How Heavy Metal Fuels Indigenous Revival in Patagonia

Sapiens

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. What could heavy metal provide for those looking to reconnect with their Indigenous heritage in Patagonia today? And it never ends. and the U.K.

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How Colonialism Invented Food Insecurity in West Africa

Sapiens

Farmers planted grains to make traditional dishes such as starchy, mild fufu and thick, warm tuo zaafi , and households stored surplus tubers in their wattle-and-daub homes to nourish them throughout the year. In addition, colonial economics created food shortages in Banda and across West Africa.

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Plants and People of Borneo: A Cultural and Ecological Connection

Anthropology.net

A new biocultural database, developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), reveals the profound connections between Borneo’s rich plant life and the survival, traditions, and identity of its people. Marks on this trunk reveal traces of wooden plugs used in traditional honey harvesting.

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Application of Archaeological Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management

Anthropology for Beginners

Heritage studies constitute a developing field, where it is realized that the world’s cultural heritage is a diminishing resource, and one which holds different meanings for different people. Different state archaeology departments also actively engage themselves in declaring certain archaeologically important artefact as heritage.

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Social Studies Soundtracks: Using Music to Teach Social Studies

Studies Weekly

Encourage Musical Traditions : What can musical clues tell us about people and their environments? Ask your students to reflect on how music has been part of their family traditions. Using Music to Teach Economics Work songs are a fascinating window into labor history and economic systems.

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Croissants aren’t French and pizza sauce isn’t Italian – the national dishes that aren’t from where you think

Geography Education

Places and cultures are proud of what they see as their accomplishments that are foundational to their heritage. Migrant from what are now the countries of Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Turkey brought the Middle Eastern traditional manner of cooking meat and it became a new thing when it can to Mexico. So, is it “authentically” Mexican?

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