An archaeologist with expertise in human origins assesses the accuracy of a 2022 film about Homo sapiens who encounter Neanderthals.…
What Happens When Catholic Medals Become Mainstream JewelryRetailers are selling medallions cherished by Catholics who favor conservative gender roles. Are secular buyers sporting anti-feminist symbols? ✽ The…
My Search for the Origins of ClothingAn archaeologist uses climate data and tailoring tools to trace the invention and evolution of apparel in the world’s colder…
Sewing Needles Reveal the Roots of FashionHumans have crafted garments for more than 40,000 years—and prehistoric tools suggest that warmth wasn’t their only concern.
The Pussyhat’s Identity CrisisCritics maintain that the now iconic pink caps are too stereotyped and exclusionary. Can an inclusive symbol of women’s rights be found?
Forget Not the Mighty ZipperVelcro might appear to be victorious, but a 100-year-old invention arguably still reigns.
