Confronting the Colonial Legacies of Museum Collections
The Humboldt Forum, a new exhibition venue in Berlin, has raised questions about museum restitution and the importance of researching objects' provenance.
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How to Make Climate Change Feel Real
On Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, anthropological research reveals how complex, global problems can be made tangible through experience, empathy—and play.
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When Marine Mammals Clash With Archaeological Heritage
On California’s San Miguel Island, seals and sea lions are taking a heavy toll on the area's cultural treasures.
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The Bitter Side of Cocoa Production
An anthropologist works to give producers a voice in the chocolate industry, taking a lesson from high-end coffee, wine, and cheese.
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Archaeology Is Having a Great Century So Far
Here's why satellite imagery, lidar scans, ancient DNA analyses, and more are helping scientists break open the past.
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Are These the World’s First Baby Bottles?
Animal milk sustained infants 5,000 years ago—just as it does in many parts of the world today.