Human Evolution & Earliest Society
Map of Pangea with Current Political Boundaries
Just for fun.
Just for fun.
Scientists Divided Over How Lucy Died
An article which describes the recent research of Dr John Kappelman, a paleoanthropologist at UT (and father of current LASA junior Jack Kappelman and LASA alumna Abby Kappelman!).
An article which describes the recent research of Dr John Kappelman, a paleoanthropologist at UT (and father of current LASA junior Jack Kappelman and LASA alumna Abby Kappelman!).
Humans Still Evolving, and Faster Than Ever
The link above takes you to an NPR-produced story about the continuing role of evolution. Enjoy!
The link above takes you to an NPR-produced story about the continuing role of evolution. Enjoy!
DNA Hint of European Origin for Dogs
Dogs really are our earliest domesticated animal; click on the link above for a BBC report on new genetic research regarding dog domestication.
Dogs really are our earliest domesticated animal; click on the link above for a BBC report on new genetic research regarding dog domestication.
Ancient European Genomes Reveal Jumbled Ancestry
The link above takes you to an article about current paleogenetic research about European populations.
The link above takes you to an article about current paleogenetic research about European populations.
Earliest Civilizations
Rethinking the Agricultural "Revolution", 15 Minute Histories program at UT Hemispheres
Hear Only Complete Ancient Song Sung
The link above takes you to a history blog on which you can hear this ancient song.
The link above takes you to a history blog on which you can hear this ancient song.
Watch Jon Hamm visit Sesame Street to Explain Sculpture
The title says it all: Sesame Street + Jon Hamm + Elmo....
The title says it all: Sesame Street + Jon Hamm + Elmo....
Who Invented Writing?
This article links to a short TEDTalk animation about the birth of writing.
This article links to a short TEDTalk animation about the birth of writing.
Bronze Age Civilizations
Pollen Study Points to Drought as Culprit in Bronze Age Mystery
Use the link above to learn more about New Kingdom Egypt, the Hittites, and the shift in civilization that occurred during the late Bronze Age.
Use the link above to learn more about New Kingdom Egypt, the Hittites, and the shift in civilization that occurred during the late Bronze Age.
Hear Homer's Iliad Read in Ancient Greek
The link above takes you to a video in which you can hear the Iliad read in its native language.
The link above takes you to a video in which you can hear the Iliad read in its native language.
Oops! That Etruscan Warrior Prince was Actually an Etruscan Princess
News about a recent archaeological discovery in Italy.
News about a recent archaeological discovery in Italy.
Unlocking Mysteries of the Parthenon at Smithsonian.com
Ancient Religions & Modern Connections
Towers of Silence: The Zoroastrian Sky Burial Tradition by Ella Morton
This article at Slate summarizes that traditional Zoroastrian belief about burial and talks about changes to that tradition, especially as it impacts Zoroastrians in the modern world.
This article at Slate summarizes that traditional Zoroastrian belief about burial and talks about changes to that tradition, especially as it impacts Zoroastrians in the modern world.