Ibn Battuta: The 'Eye of History' that Monitored the Pulse of the Nation during Ramadan Nights
This article highlights the legacy of Ibn Battuta as a significant historical figure who documented the cultural and social dynamics of the Islamic world during his extensive travels, particularly during the month of Ramadan.
History seems to confirm the thesis that human nature repeats itself over time
The article discusses the philosophical debate around human nature as put forth by American writer Thomas Sowell, distinguishing between two perspectives: unrestricted and restricted views of human capability.
Prelude to Anniversary in Kyiv
The article discusses the contemporary experience of travel and its implications for understanding different cultures, particularly in the context of Kyiv.
Homo erectus arrived in China 1.7 million years ago, 600,000 years earlier than previously thought
A recent study has revealed that Homo erectus reached China 1.7 million years ago, significantly earlier than previously believed.
Artificial Intelligence: The Slow Shift of Humanity and the New Form of Idolization
The article discusses the profound anthropological implications of artificial intelligence as it subtly changes the way humans think, decide, and interpret the world.
Sierra Leone's Harsh New Laws to Protect Women and Girls Are Causing Harm in the Wrong Places
New laws in Sierra Leone aimed at protecting women and girls from violence are inadvertently harming the very communities they are meant to help, particularly among the poor.
The Last Farewell to the Body: A Dialogue with Lo Proton on Word and Face in 'The Society of Ghosts'
French sociologist and anthropologist David Le Breton explores the existential condition through a sensory and cultural lens in his work 'The Society of Ghosts'.
Deaths: A pioneer of anthropology, lived with determination, kindness, and simplicity
Family, friends, and the academic community bid farewell to Professor João Baptista Borges Pereira, a renowned anthropologist in Brazil, who was buried in a simple shirt rather than formal attire, reflecting his essence.
France awards Luis Fondebrider with the Legion of Honor for his work in human rights
Luis Fondebrider has been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for his contributions to human rights through the identification of victims of state terrorism.
"In Prague it is cold, but the girls are hot." Anthropologist hunted Czech women for Epstein
The article discusses an anthropologist's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on his interactions with Czech women in Prague.
The Civil Guard asks for help to identify a woman whose remains appeared in a suitcase in Málaga
The Civil Guard in Spain is seeking public assistance to identify a woman whose skeletal remains were found in a suitcase in Benahavís, Málaga.
The museum as a place of transit: Agnes Essonti turns colonial plunder into living memory
Agnes Essonti Luque's exhibition at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Madrid recontextualizes colonial history by transforming the museum into a space of active engagement with the stories behind the artifacts.
Urtasun removes the director of the Anthropology Museum after launching his million-dollar decolonization plan
Ernest Urtasun has removed the director of the Anthropology Museum shortly after unveiling a $4.4 million decolonization reform plan for museums in America and Anthropology.
Natsios: Is Darwin science? Blasphemy to accept that man descends from an animal, we descend from Adam and Eve
Natsios expresses his disagreement with Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that accepting human descent from animals undermines religious beliefs about creation.
Does size matter? Apparently not for evolution
Anthropologist and biologist discuss why human brains are smaller than our ancestors' and the complexity of the human brain.
Francesc Bailón, Spanish anthropologist living in Greenland: 'In the face of a military attack, we must fight'
Francesc Bailón discusses his experiences living in Greenland for 25 years and the unexpected realities of the local population, particularly in the context of contemporary connections and historical expectations.
The fire that consumed a woman in Malawi 9,500 years ago opens a new interpretation of death in prehistory
A 9,500-year-old fire incident in Malawi provides new insights into prehistoric death practices.
Over 770,000-Year-Old Bones Change History of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals
New fossil finds in Morocco provide insights into the origin of Homo sapiens and its last common ancestor with Neanderthals, challenging existing scientific debates.
Fossils over 770,000 years old found in Morocco may belong to ancestors very close to modern humans
Fossils of hominids discovered in Casablanca, Morocco, dating back about 773,000 years, could be close ancestors of modern humans according to research from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Cthulhu Calls from the Radio: The Slovak Adaptation of Cosmic Horror is Not Easy Entertainment
The article discusses the Slovak adaptation of cosmic horror centered on the character of anthropologist Francis Wayland Thurston, who inherits eerie documentation and a bas-relief related to an unknown cult anticipating the arrival of an ancient god.
Secularization, social anthropology, and Christianity / Research on religion showed that faith belongs to the past. Today it admits the opposite
The article discusses the historical relationship between modern science and Christianity, highlighting how earlier scientific pioneers believed in God, while contemporary research suggests a resurgence of interest in faith.
Ramón Mayrata, specialist in illusionism: "In every era, magic is something different"
Anthropologist and essayist Ramón Mayrata discusses his latest book 'The Beauty of Magic', exploring the intersections of shamanism, science, and sociology.