Fossil discovery rewrites human evolution timeline
Groundbreaking research reveals our early human ancestors lived alongside each other in East Africa, challenging long-held theories about human evolution and species succession.
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Polyandry: Societies where women take multiple husbands
Explore the fascinating communities from the Himalayas to rural China where polyandry challenges Western relationship norms and women hold unprecedented social power.
Angela Hobart: Anthropologist who studied Bali's healing rituals
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr Angela Hobart, whose groundbreaking anthropological work in Bali and East London transformed our understanding of healing rituals and cross-cultural psychology.
Anthropology Pioneer Adrian Mayer Dies at 101
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.
Dame Jane Goodall: Conservation Legend Dies at 91
The world mourns the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, the legendary primatologist who transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and redefined humanity's relationship with nature.
Oxford honours first indigenous female scholar after 100 years
A century after her groundbreaking studies, Māori scholar Makereti Papakura receives long-overdue recognition from Oxford University for her pioneering anthropological work.
UK's Top Anthropology & Archaeology Universities 2025
The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK universities for Anthropology and Archaeology degrees. Discover which institutions lead the field in teaching quality, research impact, and graduate prospects for 2025.
Mystery Skull Fused to Cave Wall Is Not Human
A chilling discovery in an Italian cave has scientists questioning everything. A skull, unnaturally fused to a rock wall, has been revealed to be non-human, sparking a real-life archaeological enigma.
Thumb Length Reveals Secret of Human Brain Evolution
Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
Ancient jawbone rewrites human evolution history
A groundbreaking discovery of a 2.8 million-year-old jawbone in Ethiopia fills a critical gap in human evolution, shedding light on our earliest ancestors.
Why humans evolved to digest alcohol when apes can't
New research reveals why humans developed the ability to digest alcohol, while our primate cousins remain vulnerable to its effects. The answer may lie in ancient fruit foraging.
Toumai Skull: The Fossil That Divided Science
A gripping tale of scientific rivalry, disputed fossils, and the quest to uncover the truth about human evolution. Dive into the mystery of Toumai and the bitter feud it sparked.
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