More and more archaeologists are working to uncover the voices of groups that were marginalized in the past.
The Evolution of ThrowingHomo sapiens has a throwing arm that sets our species apart from all others—now athletes are helping anthropologists understand this prowess.
Tiny Snails Help Solve a Giant MysteryArchaeologists may finally know the age and true identity of the “Rude Man,” also known as the Cerne Abbas Giant, one of dozens of geoglyphs etched into the British countryside.
Who Is the Nesher Ramla Homo?An international team of archaeologists has uncovered ancient remains that add new dimensions to the story of human evolution.
EthiopiaA poet-anthropologist from Nigeria recollects the symbolic power of Ethiopia in the time before his country’s independence from Britain in 1960.
The Macabre and Magical Human-Canine StoryZooarchaeologists and geneticists are exploring how wolves and domestic dogs have been humanity’s predator, prey, and partner.
Six Reasons to Save Archaeology From Funding CutsAmidst government plans to drastically reduce funding for archaeology programs in the U.K., an archaeologist explains what the discipline has to offer students—and our societies.
Chasing the Myths of Mexico’s “Superrunners”The Rarámuri people’s ancient traditions of footracing have captured global attention. New research by a biological anthropologist and his colleagues debunks stereotypes and contextualizes the community’s famous races.
How Migrant Filmmakers Practice Archival ActivismMigrant youth in Palermo, Italy, are documenting their lives to ensure their stories are not just told by those in power.
Discovering Africa’s Oldest BurialA team of archaeologists are busy learning about human evolution, symbolism, and ritual from the remains of a child laid to rest in a Kenyan cave during the Middle Stone Age—the oldest-known human burial on the African continent to date.