Digging Into the Myth of Timbuktu
Long considered by Europeans to be void of archaeological riches, Timbuktu is a treasure trove of ancient human history.
Digging Into the Myth of Timbuktu
Politics
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Can We “See” Climate Change?
Climate change skeptics point to ice and snow to seed doubt about global warming—but visible evidence of the changing climate is all around us.
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Three Lessons I Learned From Charlottesville
The recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, likely won’t be the last attempt by white supremacists to stoke racial conflict. An anthropologist offers insights to other communities that might face similar challenges.
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Were Peace Medals the Price of Loyalty?
Among gifts, the peace medal is one of the most coveted—and complex.
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How Did Humans Get So Good at Politics?
We often make friends today who turn into foes tomorrow. It’s all part of the way we’ve evolved as cooperative and competitive animals.
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The Ku Klux Klan and the Value of Shame
We should not try to erase our nation’s history of racism. But we should feel ashamed of it.