Why Did Passenger Pigeons Go Extinct?
A new archaeological study seeks to answer the question about what led to the bird species' demise.
Why Did Passenger Pigeons Go Extinct?
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Race Is Real, But It’s Not Genetic
For over 300 years, socially defined notions of “race” have shaped human lives around the globe—but the category has no biological foundation.
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The Life and Meaning of Margaret Mead
The famous anthropologist argued that non-Western cultures offered alternative, often better, ways to be human. Why was she so vilified for it?
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Does Tattooing Boost Health?
An anthropological study in the Samoan Islands explores the cultural purpose and biological effects of tatau.
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Why Shamans Stand Apart
Modern-day shamans in a variety of sectors appear to tame uncertainty by embracing their otherness.
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An Author by Any Other Name
For many romance writers, pen names are the norm—but they are used for more than just anonymity.