What Did the Stone Age Sound Like?
A team of archaeologists is working to uncover whether ancient objects in South Africa were once used as sound tools to make noise or music.
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What Human Hair Reveals About Death’s Seasonality
A new study demonstrates a method for deciphering the timing of a deceased person’s death using a lock of hair.
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Ancient Humans Used Fire to Make Stone Tools
A new study, borrowing techniques from artificial intelligence research, suggests hominins in the eastern Mediterranean used heat from fire in manufacturing flint blades. -
How to Write an Essay: A Guide for Anthropologists
Writing about anthropology for a general audience is different from writing for academics. Some simple tips can help.