While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
As high-elevation ice patches melt due to climate change, artifacts and stories long held in ice are being revealed. This fragile heritage needs to be acknowledged and protected.
Western Science Is Finally Catching Up to Traditional Ecological KnowledgeTime and again, Western researchers are realizing that Indigenous peoples have long had sophisticated insights and deep wisdom about the world.
How Natural Birth Became Inaccessible to the PoorWhile Mexico’s middle and upper classes are discovering the wonders of natural birth, traditional Indigenous midwives are actively being discouraged from providing the same services to the lower classes.
Transcontinental Travel—2,000 Years AgoPeople who were part of the Hopewell culture ventured far and wide to obtain large quantities of raw materials.
How Ursula Le Guin’s Writing Was Shaped by AnthropologyA connection can be made between the iconic writer’s science fiction and her father’s groundbreaking work in anthropology.
How Archaeologists Uncover History With TreesTree-ring dating helps answer questions about pre-Columbian life in the Mesa Verde region.
Unraveling an Ancient Code Written in StringsAndean cultures developed a mysterious form of writing that has never been deciphered. Scientists are teaming with locals to solve the enigma.
The Untold Story of Japan’s First PeopleIn the 20th century, Japanese anthropologists and officials tried to hide the existence of the Indigenous Ainu. Then the Ainu fought back like their cousins, the bears.
Were Peace Medals the Price of Loyalty?Among gifts, the peace medal is one of the most coveted—and complex.
How Vulnerable Are We to Collapse?Archaeologists are plumbing the human experience to find out how various societies have responded to existential challenges to their survival.
