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Cambridge Journal of Human Behaviour: Call for Undergraduate Submissions

Dear Anthropology Professors and Advisors,  I hope you are doing well. ___________________ Cambridge Journal of Human Behaviour: Call for Submissions (4th Issue) The Cambridge Journal of Human Behaviour (CJHB) is now calling for submissions! CJHB is an internationally registered, peer-reviewed journal that is interdisciplinary in nature and dedicated to publishing the exceptional work of undergraduatesContinue reading “Cambridge Journal of Human Behaviour: Call for Undergraduate Submissions”

Skin Pigmentation, Old World Monkeys, and more with Dr. Nina Jablonski!

Premiering at noon pst! In this video, we are honored to have a conversation with Dr. Nina Jablonski, one of the most influential and respected paleoanthropologists in the world. Dr. Jablonski is a professor of anthropology at Penn State University and the author of several books, including Skin: A Natural History and Living Color: TheContinue reading “Skin Pigmentation, Old World Monkeys, and more with Dr. Nina Jablonski!”

What is Paleoanthropology?

Paleoanthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies the origins and evolution of early humans and their relatives based on fossil and cultural evidence. Paleoanthropology combines the methods and theories of physical anthropology, archaeology, geology, and other disciplines to reconstruct the biological and cultural history of our ancestors. It is an extremely cross and multidisciplinaryContinue reading “What is Paleoanthropology?”

Is Prof. Lee R. Berger About to Make a Huge Announcement?

Co-Authored with the New Bing Update Two: Update: According to a direct response to this article, Dr. Berger says no announcement is coming…yet I remain skeptical! Prof. Berger is known for is showmanship, and often times he likes to draw attention to his, and his teams discoveries. For good reason, as his discoveries have beenContinue reading “Is Prof. Lee R. Berger About to Make a Huge Announcement?”

The Paleoanthropology of the Future of the Universe

Co-Authored with the New Bing Paleoanthropology is the branch of anthropology that studies the origins and evolution of early humans and their relatives. ¹ It uses fossils, artifacts, and DNA to reconstruct the biological and cultural history of our species and its ancestors. Paleoanthropology can help us understand where we came from, how we adaptedContinue reading “The Paleoanthropology of the Future of the Universe”

The Child from the Darkness of Rising Star – Skulls with Seth

The discovery of the Homo naledi child skull Leti In November 2021, researchers announced the discovery of the first partial skull of a Homo naledi child, found in a remote and narrow passage of the Rising Star cave system in South Africa. The child, nicknamed Leti, was about 4 to 6 years old when heContinue reading “The Child from the Darkness of Rising Star – Skulls with Seth”

Where did we come From? Are Homo sapiens from one place?

Did you ever wonder where we came from? Where did Homo sapiens, the species that we belong to, originate? Is there a single place on Earth we can call our one true home, or did we evolve in different regions worldwide? Scientists have been trying to answer these questions for decades, using fossils, genetics, andContinue reading “Where did we come From? Are Homo sapiens from one place?”

Paleoanthropology is a Challenging, but Rewarding Field!

Co-Authored with the New Bing Paleoanthropology is the scientific study of human evolution. It is an interdisciplinary branch of Anthropology that combines physical anthropology, comparative anatomy, archaeology, geology, ethnology, and the theory of evolution. Paleoanthropologists search for the roots of human physical traits and behavior and seek to discover how evolution has shaped the potentials,Continue reading “Paleoanthropology is a Challenging, but Rewarding Field!”