SAPIENS’ first poetry contest received dozens of remarkable entries. A total of five winning poems will be featured for World Poetry Day in March and National Poetry Month in April. Find out why we think anthropological poetry matters.
The Fish TrapSAPIENS celebrates World Poetry Day with a poem by an anthropologist-poet who works with Indigenous peoples in Latin America.
What the Cacophony of Modern Life Taught Me About Noise in the Ancient WorldAfter floating in a sensory deprivation tank and visiting Dave & Buster’s, one anthropologist ponders our ancient ancestors’ soundscapes.
Digging Up WoodstockAn archaeological investigation of the famous festival site unearthed evidence hidden in the haze of memory.
A Tale of Two RuinsNew Mexico’s Chaco Canyon showcases magnificent structures that were built on ingenuity. By contrast, the state’s Rio Rancho Estates was built on fraud.
Florida’s Indigenous Heritage Faces a Watery GraveHundreds of ancient Native American sites along the Gulf Coast are at risk.
Sweating Through a Gym’s Gender BarriersTraining with macho bodybuilders, a female powerlifter and anthropologist muscled through grueling rites of passage—and forged unexpected bonds.
Are Mixed-Income Neighborhoods the Best Answer for Public Housing?An anthropologist documents the social tolls of new mixed-income developments while also acknowledging the gains.
Why Land Acknowledgments MatterOne anthropologist views the public recognition of traditional lands as a way to remember the past while stepping toward the future.
How Geocachers Navigate Fear in the Urban WoodsAn anthropologist’s study of a mobile digital game highlights the stereotypes that dictate who is seen as sexually threatening or vulnerable in urban spaces.
