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Anthropology Feature Writer: Paula I. Nielson

Join us in exploring the mysteries and complexities of human behavior. Anthropology is the scientific study of human origins, and their behavioral, social, and cultural development.

Cultural and social anthropology are the most well-known of the sub-disciplines. They study the behavioral aspects of social groups and the ways in which people develop, adapt and behave in non-genetic terms. Ethnography is a primary component of anthropology,studying cultural groups in-depth and comparing human societies.

Forensic anthropology uses physical anthropological technology to answer legal questions about the biological identification and analysis of human skeletons. Linguistic anthropology looks at the social use of written and unwritten language and its development.


Feature Writer Articles in Anthropology

 		Ancient Bog Men Tortured and Murdered in Ireland
Who were these two upper-class men found in the bogs of central Ireland. They were severely tortured before being killed and left in the peat bogs.
Hobbit Skeletons of Prehistoric Indonesia
The Hobbits of Indonesia, also known as Flores Man, have now been dated to one million years ago. What are these diminutive skeletons and where did they come from?
Who are the Geisha of Japan?
Do the geisha of Japan provide more "services" than pouring saki and tea for men? What are the origins of the geisha and what are they trained to do?
Obon Japanese Festival of the Dead
Obon is the Festival of the Dead in Japan which honors one's deceased ancestors for three days each summer.
Sedna, the Inuit Sea Goddess
Sedna, abandoned by her father in fear of his life, sinks to the depths of the waters, becoming the deity over sea mammals and controls the sea.
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 		Disappearing Siberian Minority Languages
With only 3000 speakers in Northwest Siberia the Ob-Ugrian language Mansi is on the verge of extinction. Experts predict it will cease to be used in ten to twenty years.
Endangered American Indian Languages
Experts across the globe have become concerned at the rate of disappearance of minority languages. Reportedly, half the world's languages are already extinct.
The Ancient Roots of Natural Fiber
Spinning fiber is part of the ongoing revival of the fiber crafts, including braiding, weaving and knitting. How long ago did it all begin?
Comparative Religion – the Apocalypse
Many religions and traditions around the world believe in a time when everything will end. Learn what different cultures say about the end of times.
Origins of Irish Folklore
The symbols celebrated on Saint Patrick's Day represent a wealthy history for Ireland and its people, telling stories of good luck, love & friendship and strong faith.
Comparative Religion – Resurrection and Rebirth
Resurrection and reincarnation became two different concepts but their symbolic meaning share common roots. Learn similarities and differences here.
Unique Ancient Amulets
The adornment prepared from white and red threads is part of a protective strategy against all kinds of misfortune at a time of transition from winter to spring.
Ethnography for Extinct Populations
The Saqqaq, the earliest Palaeo-Eskimo culture of West and Southeast Greenland, existed from approx. 2500BC to 800BC and though extinct left much archaeological evidence.
First Ancient Human Genome Decoded from Hair DNA
Scientists who reconstructed the genome of an ancient human from hair preserved in Greenland's permafrost for 4000 years have proved surprising links to existing peoples.
Inukshuks of the Arctic Region
"Someone was here" proclaims solitary inukshuks, found in the uppermost regions of North America.
Orkney Venus Rekindles Debate
The discovery of the tiny statuette has revived decades-old debate about whether prehistoric peoples on Shetland and Orkney Islands were linked to a pan-European religion
Animal Worship in Ancient Religions
Ancient traditions often involved animals in their rituals but the philosophy behind the rites have been misunderstood for centuries.
Origins of Easter Holiday Traditions
Common Easter holiday symbols, including the bunny, egg and basket, began with the blending of pre-Christian pagan traditions and religious Christian beliefs.
The Orkney Venus
Neolithic statue recently found by archaeologists has been bizarrely dubbed 'the Orkney Venus', although very different from the Greek statue after which it is nicknamed.
What Is Ethnography?
This provides the primary set of research methods for anthropology, investigating humanity. It developed over two centuries to report behaviours of indigenous peoples.
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