Humans in 2019—From Discoveries to Disasters
SAPIENS’ editorial team presents a roundup of this year’s top news and other important insights as seen through the lens of anthropology.
Humans in 2019—From Discoveries to Disasters
Indigenous
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How to Resurrect Dying Languages
Community activists are using creative methods to revive endangered languages and reawaken dormant ones.
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Restoring Dignity to Stolen Ancestors
In the first effort of its kind, a team at a South African university not only returns human remains to families but also provides a window into the world of ancestral San and Khoe people.
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Can This Indigenous Language Thrive in a Digital Age?
A majority of Paraguayans speak Guaraní despite centuries of colonialism and suppression. Now activists want the written language to flourish online too.
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The Hidden Color Code in Mimbres Pottery
Patterned markings on some Southwestern pots in the U.S. may have been used to symbolize color in black-and-white arts.
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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.