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What Do Anthropologists Do?
Anthropologists study humans in all our extraordinary history and diversity. Check out this overview of professional anthropology.
The Cosmic Serpent
With major Carnival events in Brazil canceled for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a poet-anthropologist remembers the sweaty pulse of this exuberant street celebration—and zooms o...
Athletics, IQ, Health: Three Myths of Race
Two researchers break down why differences in human athleticism, IQ, and health can’t be explained by the concept of race.
Repatriation Is Our Future
In this SAPIENS podcast episode, listeners hear the story of Rachel Watkins and why repatriation matters for African American communities.
What Ancient DNA Reveals About Life in Africa 20,000 Years Ago
Newly sequenced African aDNA shows dynamic ancient migratory patterns and interactions around the Later Stone Age that shaped human history.
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The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis’ Double Standard
The warm welcome Ukrainian refugees have received contrasts sharply with the punitive treatment of those from the Middle East and Africa.
What Kenya’s Killer Cops Reveal About Police Culture
Anthropologists studying police violence in Nairobi are uncovering systemic problems that shed light on brutal law enforcement tactics around the world.
Was the Acropolis a Harem? A Myth of Orientalism
New research argues for reexamining the way 15th-century Turks used the Acropolis of Athens—and the role of Western beliefs in Orientalism.
Predominantly White Institutions’ Overtures to Black Students OR This Is What They Tell You Without Telling You
A Black queer anthro-poet unveils the exploitative strategies of many predominantly White institutions that use BIPOC as a broom to sweep their racialized issues under the rug of “diversity.”
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Does Green on COVID-19 Maps Mean What You Think?
COVID-19 “heat maps” are intended to help the public evaluate health risks during the pandemic--but these visualizations can be misleading.
