How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism
A combination of factors, from geography to group identity, supported the endurance of this traditional body art—even as similar practices were lost in other cultures.
How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism
Colonialism
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Does Art Have a Homeland?
An anthropologist reflects on contemporary repatriation demands for African art taken during the colonial period.
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Will the Iconic Skull of an Ancient Human Return to Zambia?
The United Kingdom has agreed to negotiate the possible relocation of the Kabwe skull. If the move occurs, it would be a triumph for repatriation efforts.
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North Sentinel Island and the Right to Be Left Alone
One political anthropologist considers whether a "no-contact" approach to remote Indigenous peoples may—in the long run—lead to unforeseen risks.
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Digging Into the Myth of Timbuktu
Long considered by Europeans to be void of archaeological riches, Timbuktu is a treasure trove of ancient human history.
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Rethinking Beauty and Race at Dominican-American Hair Salons
Since the colonial era, straight hair has been an exclusive symbol of beauty in Dominican culture. That's beginning to change.