Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 23, 2023

During the onset of the Neolithic era, the earliest inhabitants of high mountain regions were thought to have primarily engaged in seasonal activities, relying significantly on wild resources. However, groundbreaking research 1 led by a collaborative team of experts from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), University of Évora, Milà i Fontanals Institution-CSIC, and the Government of Aragon has unveiled a complex livestock management system, dispelling the notion that thes

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Economics Humanities Government 52

Anthroholic

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Ruth Benedict, a prominent figure in the field of anthropology, made significant contributions with her theory of "Culture and Personality." This theory suggests that individual personality traits are heavily influenced by cultural factors, rather than being innate or biologically predetermined.

Cultures 40

Cultures Anthropology 40

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In the intricate tapestry of evolution, one puzzle stands out: the rarity of large brains among other animals despite their pivotal role in human evolutionary success. While humans have demonstrated the importance of significant brain size, such attributes remain a striking exception in the animal kingdom, where most species thrive with seemingly sufficient, petite brains devoid of the surplus neurons present in the human brain.

Humanities 52

Humanities 52

Life and Landscapes

DECEMBER 23, 2023

I was honored to finger pick and sing my song “River Nights” in the background of Wendell Berry reciting his eulogy for Harry Caudill in the documentary by Jerry Deaton and David Harl entitled “Harry Caudill, Man of Courage.” It is frequently shown on KET and was on again last night.

American History 40

American History History Teaching 40