Anthro Blog

Can Anthropology Be Decolonized?

In recent years, anthropology has increasingly reckoned with its colonial and racist roots. In a special forum, scholars weigh in on what “decolonizing” means—and share

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Archaeological Reclamation

Archaeologists can help communities retake what colonialism and racism tried to erase through a new goal of “archaeological reclamation.” IN APRIL OF 2021, news broke that University of

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Did Neanderthals Make Art?

Experts continue to debate whether Neanderthals were painters and jewelry-makers. A paleoanthropologist explores the evidence for Neanderthal art and the sources of people’s skepticism. AS

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Surviving the Ice Age

An anthropologist describes the multiple ice ages of the Earth’s past and how our species survived the most recent one. This article was originally published

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