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.
A team of anthropologists argues that shoddy research linking biblical Sodom to an archaeological site created media hype that harms science and leads to looting.
The Humans We Haven’t Met YetOne anthropologist contends that far too many species have been lumped into one category: Our story is more complicated, he argues.
What Netflix Got Wrong About Indigenous StorytellingTwo anthropologists look back on one of the year’s most binged animated shows on Netflix—the supernatural Filipino crime thriller Trese—and what it missed about the stories of Indigenous peoples.
Repatriation Has Transformed, Not Ended, ResearchA myth persists that when museums and other institutions return ancestral remains to Indigenous communities, it is in opposition to research—that needs to change.
How Human Are We?An evolutionary theorist considers how traits we think of as human may have been shared by other hominins.
Why English Might Let Go of “He” and “She”A linguistic anthropologist invites English-speaking cisgendered allies to stop using “she” and “he” to advance radical gender inclusion.
Land Acknowledgments Are Not EnoughTens of thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. during a 20-year war were recently left behind in Afghanistan, despite promises to keep them safe. Anthropological research sheds light on how paperwork and logistics serve as convenient covers for the U.S. to escape its moral obligations.
Can Anthropology Help Heal Puerto Rico’s Diabetes Crisis?Anthropological studies show the potential impact of community care and creative policies in improving health care in Puerto Rico.
