An anthropologist looks at a U.S. subculture inspired by ancient Egypt and its effort to foster a particular Black identity.
Combating Anti-Black Racism in Brazil and BeyondAn interview with anthropologist Christen A. Smith provides insights into resisting police violence and creating safe societies for people of African descent.
What Ancient Gender Fluidity Taught Me About Modern PatriarchyNonbinary genders and male hierarchy as expressed in Ecuadorian clay sculptures led one archaeologist to see biases in her modern life with fresh eyes.
Why Capitalize “Indigenous”?The Associated Press Stylebook and The Chicago Manual of Style do not capitalize the term Indigenous when it is used to refer to people. But SAPIENS does. The editorial team explains why.
Why We Buy Weird Things in Times of CrisisWith COVID-19 making its way around the United States, people are emptying stores of toilet paper. Archaeology throws a light on other bouts of odd consumer behavior.
Why Are Languages Worth Preserving?As UNESCO brings urgent awareness to Indigenous languages this year, a linguist considers whether saving languages is sentimental or critical.
How Names Tell Stories of Loss and ResilienceBhutanese Nepali refugee communities in the United States have embraced an approach to identity that reflects their unique heritage and underscores the power of choosing their own labels.
The Deep Roots of Navajo Country MusicAn anthropologist explores how one Native American community embraces country music and makes it their own.
Do You Dream What I Dream?An anthropologist investigates what unites and distinguishes the human universal of dreaming.
Why Navajos Love Their Country MusicAn anthropologist who is also a singer-songwriter explores how Southwestern Native bands shake up the notion of “cowboys and Indians.”
