New anthropological research and breakthroughs are published every day. Check here for exciting news and finds in biological anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology, as well as student resources.
Anthropology in the News
Check for weekly updates and reflections in anthropology.
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Monarch Butterfly Migrations and Significant Otherness
What does it mean to take nonhuman organisms seriously, not just as beautiful specimens, but as species whose lives are ecologically and culturally intertwined with ours? (Lasco, Nov. 1, 2022) READ MORE
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Aerial Surveys Reveals New High Altitude Urban Sites in Central Asia
LIDAR surveys conducted in Uzbekistan reveal large, high-altitude urban centers positioned along the mountainous crossroads of Asia’s medieval Silk Routes (Frachetti et al., Oct. 23, 2024). READ MORE
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Ancient Gene Duplication Casts Light on Starchy Diets
Recent genetic analysis on ancient human and archaic hominin genomes elucidates the timing of amylase gene duplications within the context of agriculture (Yilmaz et al., Oct. 17, 2024). READ MORE
Anthropology Media Spotlight
Featured podcast episodes, websites, videos, databases, articles and more.
The Institute of Nautical Archaeology
Explore the INA's expansive archaeological projects through digital imaging, webinars, and publications from the Bronze Age Mediterranean to the 17th century Americas.
Student Resources
Below are a list of databases, websites, and educational materials to assist anthropology students.