Why the Myth of the “Savage Indian” Persists
Iconic children’s books and popular media that Gen Xers grew up with are riddled with damaging Native stereotypes—but things may finally be shifting.
Why the Myth of the “Savage Indian” Persists
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Cultivating Peace in the Heart of the Balkans
Decades after the violence of the Yugoslav wars, veterans are starting to heal and find reconciliation.
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Where Do “New” Languages Come From?
Anthropologists and linguists are working to understand how complex systems of communication emerge—and what they reveal about how to keep rare or threatened languages alive.
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When Rare Diseases Aren’t So Rare
Having a strange and little-known condition is increasingly becoming a regular part of life, bonding patients together with a common cause.
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What Makes a Refugee Vulnerable?
The way officials measure a person's vulnerability could undercut the long-term success of refugees.
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How Men Stole Civilization
For too long, we have failed to recognize the most important elements of a truly civilized society: political wisdom, cooperation, kindness … and women.