A poet-historian in Tanzania remembers those who have passed but who are still nearby. “Bila Mwili” is part of the…
Being LGBTQ+ in U.S. Protestant ChurchesAs homophobic and transphobic rhetoric sweeps the U.S., some churches are increasingly welcoming LGBTQ+ parishioners who participate in religious life…
Raising My Children in an Ableist WorldIn a new book, an anthropologist and father of three, including a daughter with Down syndrome, reflects on the pressures…
Speaking in TonguesA scholar from Nagaland in India offers visceral, familial insights on language and culture loss in her Indigenous tribal community.…
Ancient DNA Supports Swahili Oral TraditionsTwo researchers explain how ancient DNA research is helping to restore the origin story of the Swahili people along the…
How a Song Bridged Diné and Ndebele WorldsAn anthropologist recounts a magical moment of songwriting collaboration between Diné (Navajo) and Ndebele artists gathered for the WOMAD Festival…
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…
The Family Lives of the Last NeanderthalsTwo anthropologists explain a novel genetic analysis of ancient DNA and artifacts that suggests Neanderthals in Siberia lived in close-knit…
Purple in CyclesA poet-anthropologist speaks to the labyrinthine experiences of domestic violence—the entrapment, the hope for freedom. ✽ During the final week…
Are Insomniacs Overthinking Sleep?From WiFi-enabled sleep trackers to wearable brain-altering apps, sleep technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. But is the antidote to insomnia…
