
Why Did Passenger Pigeons Go Extinct?
A new archaeological study seeks to answer the question about what led to the bird species' demise.
A new archaeological study seeks to answer the question about what led to the bird species' demise.
Anthropologists often study people who have died. Can the field provide context and comfort during a pandemic?
Here's why satellite imagery, lidar scans, ancient DNA analyses, and more are helping scientists break open the past.
SAPIENS’ editorial team presents a roundup of this year’s top news and other important insights as seen through the lens of anthropology.
An anthropological study in the Samoan Islands explores the cultural purpose and biological effects of tatau.
The Neanderthal leg proportions and tendons, along with their genes, made our ancient cousins designed for short bursts of speed.