A contributor to a special series on decolonizing anthropology argues that true decolonization would require the complete dismantling of existing…
Can Anthropology Be Decolonized?In recent years, anthropology has increasingly reckoned with its colonial and racist roots. In a special forum, scholars weigh in…
Rhyme & Reason: Poetry as a Cultural and Communal BridgeIn this Q&A, SAPIENS 2022 Poet-in-Residence Jason Vasser-Elong celebrated the end of his residency with a discussion of poetry as…
How Gravestones Shaped as Sheep United the CaucasusAn archaeologist fascinated by a centurieslong memorial practice in Georgia considers how these unique gravestones reflect shared values and traditions—yet…
The Paleolithic Age Cooked Up Creative ChefsAn archaeologist explains how new evidence stands to change what we thought about how ice age humans prepared food. This…
Is War Inevitable? Consider the Ancient MayaTwo archaeologists show how investigating tactics, weaponry, and the logistics of battle helps answer questions about social conflict in the…
Best of SAPIENS 2022In a year of continuing global conflagrations, anthropologists investigated a wide range of pressing and curious questions about humanity’s past,…
The Dangers of Ancient Apocalypse’s PseudoscienceReviewing Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse, an anthropologist explains how its host Graham Hancock devalues both archaeology and Indigenous heritage. This article…
How Diverse Was Medieval Britain?An archaeologist explains how studies of ancient DNA and objects reveal that expansive migrations led to much greater diversity in…
A Somali Archaeologist Is Championing Heritage in the Horn of AfricaAn interview with Sada Mire dives into the difficulties and rewards of preserving history and letting local perspectives guide heritage…
