After alleged thefts from the British Museum, a curator explains the challenges of keeping track of collections—and the legal limitations…
Weaving Stories: Two Women SpeakAuthor and poet Sia Figiel and activist and anthropologist Doris Tulifau share their stories of being Samoan women. They also…
Treasure Hunters Pose Problems for ArchaeologistsTwo scholars discuss the challenges of accurately studying underwater archaeological heritage—among them, unauthorized acquisitions. This article was originally published at The…
Do Strict Criminal Penalties Protect Animals From Abuse?In Mexico, a growing animal protection movement often promotes harsh criminal punishment for those who abuse animals. But are these…
Inside Mexico City’s Surveillance StateAn anthropologist investigates how one city’s rapidly expanding video surveillance system is transforming criminal investigation—sometimes in deeply flawed ways. ✽…
The Power of Criminal Prosecutors“Criminal.” It’s a label that can follow someone around for much of their life. But how does a person become…
I Do This for You, MomOne day, a woman in Baltimore received a text message from her mother wishing her a happy holiday. But something…
Lessons from Human CulturesIn the fifth season of the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of…
The Double Life of CocaIn South America, countries struggle to protect traditional uses of coca while decreasing its currency in the addiction- and crime-addled cocaine trade.
How Geocachers Navigate Fear in the Urban WoodsAn anthropologist’s study of a mobile digital game highlights the stereotypes that dictate who is seen as sexually threatening or vulnerable in urban spaces.
