Much attention has focused on the apparent violence in humanity’s distant past. But evidence of kindness and care is much more widespread.
How Have Attitudes Toward Extremism Changed Over Time?Language exerts a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. Looking closely at the way we use words can reveal deep-seated cultural biases.
When It’s Not Safe to SleepThe sleep patterns of the homeless reveal the vulnerabilities of street life.
Three Lessons I Learned From CharlottesvilleThe 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.
Is Violence Embedded in Our DNA?Some research suggests that throughout our evolution an innate tendency toward fighting shaped human anatomy. But anthropologists are sharply divided on the matter.
Reconsidering How We Honor Those Lost to WarWar monuments and memorials are a source of contention in the United States. It’s time to reimagine the ways we memorialize the heroes and victims of war.
How Our Modern Lifestyles Perpetuate Slavery“Human trafficking” brings to mind sex slavery and extreme human rights abuses. But an equally pernicious, lesser-known form of slavery persists in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Inside Kashmir—A Heroic Fight for JusticeRazia Sultan has faced persecution, imprisonment, and torture in Kashmir since she was 16 years old. Her courageous story highlights how India’s military occupation of Kashmir has impacted the region’s women and shaped their struggles for survival and dignity.
The Revolutionary Power of Andean Folk TalesStories shared by diverse oppressed peoples of the Andes during Spanish colonialism gave witness to their suffering and helped to unite them in the face of exploitation.
The Sound and Fury of the Huey HelicopterHistory has produced a lot of famous war machines, but only a few of them have become icons.
