Anthropology

New book explores emergence of touch-based language in DeafBlind communities A women's hands painted with blue nail polish hold onto a man's signing hand.

New book explores emergence of touch-based language in DeafBlind communities

McKim Marriott, world-renowned scholar of India and caste, 1924-2024 McKim Marriott

McKim Marriott, world-renowned scholar of India and caste, 1924-2024

An archaeologist talks trash Illustration of man holding object while surrounded by broken pots and dishes. A demon figure lies prone.

An archaeologist talks trash

In time capsule, UChicago students send COVID-19 artifacts 100 years into the future Time capsule ceremony

In time capsule, UChicago students send COVID-19 artifacts 100 years into the future

Marshall D. Sahlins, titan of anthropology, 1930–2021 Marshall D. Sahlins

Marshall D. Sahlins, titan of anthropology, 1930–2021

Michael Silverstein, groundbreaking anthropologist and linguist, 1945-2020 Prof. Michael Silverstein

Michael Silverstein, groundbreaking anthropologist and linguist, 1945-2020

In Ryerson Lecture, Michael Silverstein to explore effectiveness of communication Michael Silverstein

In Ryerson Lecture, Michael Silverstein to explore effectiveness of communication

Adaptation to starchy diet, high altitudes helped ancient settlers survive Thumbnail

Adaptation to starchy diet, high altitudes helped ancient settlers survive

Trophy Heads and Mummies Discovered in Ancient Peruvian Pits Trophy Heads and Mummies Discovered in Ancient Peruvian Pits

Trophy Heads and Mummies Discovered in Ancient Peruvian Pits


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Got milk? Even the first mammals knew how to suckle Got milk? Even the first mammals knew how to suckle

Got milk? Even the first mammals knew how to suckle


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