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The article explores the cultural significance of food and relationships in an Estonian context, drawing parallels between culinary practices and societal customs.

A recent study revealed groundbreaking insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls through DNA analysis, raising questions about the implications of genetics in reconstructing historical narratives and addressing sensitive issues like colonialism and racism.

A list of newly released academic and intellectual books is presented, covering anthropology, philosophy, digital connectivity, architecture, and music sociology.

Today, 12 names of disappeared individuals identified at the La Perla clandestine detention center in Córdoba, Argentina, were disclosed following work by the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF).

A new book explores the nature of warfare as an inherent part of human history, challenging the notion of a peaceful prehistoric time.

Alicia Sant Tochón, at 65, has graduated with a degree in Anthropology, sharing her belief that age should not deter people from pursuing their educational dreams.

Genetic tests have identified 12 missing persons in Córdoba, Argentina, whose remains were found at the La Perla detention center site, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the last military coup.

The article explores how contemporary fashion reflects societal narratives about identity, origins, and aspirations through various materials and silhouettes.

Fossils of a primate from Bulgaria suggest that it walked upright on two legs, challenging the notion that the human lineage originated solely in Africa.

The article discusses the enduring human practice of prayer as a fundamental aspect of human identity across cultures and history.

Researchers have revised the timeline of Homo erectus's arrival in China to 1.8 million years ago, suggesting an earlier and more widespread dispersal from Africa.

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.

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.

The article discusses the contemporary experience of travel and its implications for understanding different cultures, particularly in the context of Kyiv.

A recent study has revealed that Homo erectus reached China 1.7 million years ago, significantly earlier than previously believed.

The article discusses the profound anthropological implications of artificial intelligence as it subtly changes the way humans think, decide, and interpret the world.

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.

French sociologist and anthropologist David Le Breton explores the existential condition through a sensory and cultural lens in his work 'The Society of Ghosts'.

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.

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.

The article discusses an anthropologist's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on his interactions with Czech women in Prague.

The Civil Guard in Spain is seeking public assistance to identify a woman whose skeletal remains were found in a suitcase in Benahavís, Málaga.

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.

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 expresses his disagreement with Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that accepting human descent from animals undermines religious beliefs about creation.

Anthropologist and biologist discuss why human brains are smaller than our ancestors' and the complexity of the human brain.

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.

A 9,500-year-old fire incident in Malawi provides new insights into prehistoric death practices.

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 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.

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.

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.

Anthropologist and essayist Ramón Mayrata discusses his latest book 'The Beauty of Magic', exploring the intersections of shamanism, science, and sociology.