An evolutionary anthropologist details seasonal changes among foraging communities—and distills how the fixed political structures of industrialized societies are an…
Milpa for the FutureAs the influx of processed foods threatens traditional diets in rural Mexico, an intergenerational community is forming to keep people…
How a Megadam Disrupts the Flow of Water—and MoneyIn Northeast India, a controversial hydropower dam moves toward completion—causing great uncertainty for downstream dwellers whose livelihoods depend on the…
Cultivating Dragon Fruit’s Political Power in EcuadorIn the Ecuadorian Amazon, an anthropologist explores how the Shuar people are betting on dragon fruit cultivation to reclaim economic…
Unwrapping Operation Christmas DropAn anthropologist takes a critical eye to a long-running holiday tradition: a U.S. military mission that drops toys and supplies…
A Dam’s Downstream ConsequencesAn anthropologist shares his story of the environmental, sociocultural, and political consequences of a hydropower dam in India for communities…
Conflicting Times on the Camino de SantiagoAs increasing numbers of pilgrims walk the Camino, a European network of historic pilgrimage routes, those who journey to “slow…
In Delhi, Women Find Their Place on the MetroOver the past two decades, the subway system has reshaped social relations in India’s densely populated capital—especially for women, who…
Did Meat Do Neanderthals In?Studying zinc levels in unearthed Neanderthal skeletal remains, an archaeologist examines whether the carnivorous eating habits of Neanderthals in the…
A Somali Archaeologist Is Championing Heritage in the Horn of AfricaAn interview with Sada Mire dives into the difficulties and rewards of preserving history and letting local perspectives guide heritage…