An anthropologist dreams of his work with Songhay sorcerers in Niger and of French poet Edmond Jabès, fictionalizing conversations and…
What the Anthropology of Smell Reveals About HumanitySAPIENS Podcast Season 4 Reflections and CelebrationsIn this live event, a panel of archaeologists and podcasters celebrates the completion of SAPIENS Podcast Season 4 and RadioCIAMS’ SAPIENS Talk Back series.
The Cosmic SerpentWith traditional Carnival celebrations throughout Brazil suspended for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a poet-anthropologist remembers the sweaty pulse of this exuberant street celebration—and zooms out for a broader view of our karmic journey through life.
Requiem for a War RobotAn anthropologist explores the brave new world of virtual warfare—and the fraught relationship between humans and machines.
The Cultural Anxieties of XenotransplantationA genetically engineered pig heart was transplanted to a human body for the first time this year. While many celebrated, others remain uneasy. Anthropologists can shed light on why.
The Nightmare of Pandemic-Era TeachingTwo researchers pull the curtain back to provide a look at the alarming reality of elementary teachers in the United States who are working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raiding Graves—Not to Rob but to RememberTwo archaeologists offer surprising new data suggesting people in medieval Europe took items from graves as heirlooms.
Five New Year’s Rituals of RenewalAn anthropologist explores a range of cultural celebrations around the world to mark the new year. Spoiler alert: They don’t all fall on January 1.
The Emotional Logic of a Black Poetics: Truth, Metaphor, Beauty, JoyIn this free live event, SAPIENS poet-in-residence for 2020–2021 Justin D. Wright celebrates the end of their residency with a discussion of Black poetics and anthropological poetry.
