Reviving Huaycán—and the Community That Surrounds It
A small group of passionate young people, led by a local anthropologist, is organizing to protect an ancient site in Peru, and educate their community.
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The Hard Labor That Fuels the Hair Trade
Anthropologists are studying the global supply of human hair—a billion dollar industry for wigs, weaves, toupees, and more—that relies on hair pickers who gather discarded strands from streets and drains to make ends meet.
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The Last Wild Lions of Europe
Mounting archaeological evidence is revealing that modern lions may have roamed free in Southeastern Europe—overturning long-held assumptions about art and mythology in the process.
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Does DNA Simplify or Complicate Repatriation Claims?
A restitution effort in South Africa illustrates the challenges to scientists, policymakers, and living descendants as they navigate the complex repercussions of genetic analysis for unethically obtained human remains.
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What Drove Homo Erectus Out of Africa?
Excavations at the site of 'Ubeidiya are at the heart of a debate about Homo erectus migrations, with profound implications for questions of human resilience and adaptability.
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Will Bog Archaeology Fade Away?
Climate change and other human activities are transforming bogs in ways that may destroy the famously well-preserved artifacts and human remains many contain.