Maggie
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History | Anthropology🏺 | Tennis Ball Thrower on the weekends 🎾🐾
Ancient proteins are unlocking secrets DNA can’t! Dental analysis reveals Paranthropus robustus males weren’t always larger than females. This challenges long-held assumptions about sex differences in our early human cousins and sheds new light on their evolution. 🏺
Males weren’t always bigger than females in this hominid species
Molecular evidence from a 2-million-year-old southern African hominid species indicates sex and genetic differences in P. robustus.
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June 1, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Ancient proteins are unlocking secrets DNA can’t! Dental analysis reveals Paranthropus robustus males weren’t always larger than females. This challenges long-held assumptions about sex differences in our early human cousins and sheds new light on their evolution. 🏺
John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis blends history and anthropology to trace TB’s impact on culture, class, and identity across centuries with wit, depth, and a personal lens. It has quickly become my favorite read of the year! #history #books 🏺
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Everything Is Tuberculosis
John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadlie...
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March 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis blends history and anthropology to trace TB’s impact on culture, class, and identity across centuries with wit, depth, and a personal lens. It has quickly become my favorite read of the year! #history #books 🏺
everythingistb.com
everythingistb.com
New research reveals interesting characteristics of Britain’s largest ancient massacre from 2200–2000 BCE. Evidence shows at least 37 individuals were violently killed, dismembered, and possibly cannibalized. A significant discovery for understanding early Bronze Age societies. 🏺
Britain's largest ancient massacre may have included cannibalism
Bones recovered from a natural shaft unveil a 4,000-year-old massacre of men, women and children, possibly part of a cycle of revenge killings.
www.sciencenews.org
February 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
New research reveals interesting characteristics of Britain’s largest ancient massacre from 2200–2000 BCE. Evidence shows at least 37 individuals were violently killed, dismembered, and possibly cannibalized. A significant discovery for understanding early Bronze Age societies. 🏺
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One more time for RFK. Vaccines save lives. Period. End of story. 🧪
From 2007, but relevant. Proof that vaccines save lives and prevent suffering. You are here partly because your forebears didn't die in childhood of an infectious disease. 🧪
Historical Comparisons of Morbidity and Mortality for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the United States
Context National vaccine recommendations in the United States target an increasing number of vaccine-preventable diseases for reduction, elimination, or eradication.Objective To compare morbidity and ...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One more time for RFK. Vaccines save lives. Period. End of story. 🧪
Tattoos were utilized for things like status, protection, and healing which bolsters the idea that body art has held a deep cultural significance for thousands of years. The preservation of the Chancay Individual provides a fascinating glimpse into how it was practiced in ancient culture. #history 🏺
When Did Humans First Get Tattoos? | HISTORY
Inked‑up mummies reveal that, far from a modern phenomenon, humans have been getting tattoos for thousands of years.
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January 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Tattoos were utilized for things like status, protection, and healing which bolsters the idea that body art has held a deep cultural significance for thousands of years. The preservation of the Chancay Individual provides a fascinating glimpse into how it was practiced in ancient culture. #history 🏺
New evidence suggests that the timeline of Hominin presence in Europe is earlier than previously believed. This predates the Dmanisi, Georgia site by approximately 200,000 years. 🏺💀
New evidence pushes back arrival of early hominins in Europe
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought.
www.sciencedaily.com
January 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
New evidence suggests that the timeline of Hominin presence in Europe is earlier than previously believed. This predates the Dmanisi, Georgia site by approximately 200,000 years. 🏺💀
KINDRED: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death, and Art by Rebecca Wragg Sykes has been one of my favorite reads of 2024. Sykes delves deeply into Neanderthal culture, effectively redefining our understanding of their emotional and artistic lives. 🏺📜💀 www.goodreads.com/book/show/37...
Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art
Since their discovery more than 160 years ago, Neandert…
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May 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM
KINDRED: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death, and Art by Rebecca Wragg Sykes has been one of my favorite reads of 2024. Sykes delves deeply into Neanderthal culture, effectively redefining our understanding of their emotional and artistic lives. 🏺📜💀 www.goodreads.com/book/show/37...
Lera Boroditsky prompts deeper thought on how language shapes our thoughts and reality. She highlights the concept of linguistic relativity and how language reflects and shapes cultural norms.🏺 www.ted.com/talks/lera_b...
January 12, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Lera Boroditsky prompts deeper thought on how language shapes our thoughts and reality. She highlights the concept of linguistic relativity and how language reflects and shapes cultural norms.🏺 www.ted.com/talks/lera_b...
I'm hoping 2024 brings some research news on HDL 6. The skull's mandible resembles one of a modern human but it lacks a chin which more closely resembles that of a Denisovan. Maybe we will see developments in HDL 6's lineage in the coming months!🏺 www.researchgate.net/figure/The-H...
January 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM
I'm hoping 2024 brings some research news on HDL 6. The skull's mandible resembles one of a modern human but it lacks a chin which more closely resembles that of a Denisovan. Maybe we will see developments in HDL 6's lineage in the coming months!🏺 www.researchgate.net/figure/The-H...
I loved reading through this article on the discoveries of 2023. The amazing ceramics from the Bronze Age wishing well in Germany and the 500 year old Aztec snake head found in Mexico City are among some of my favorites! 🏺 www.smithsonianmag.com/history/117-...
January 7, 2024 at 4:13 AM
I loved reading through this article on the discoveries of 2023. The amazing ceramics from the Bronze Age wishing well in Germany and the 500 year old Aztec snake head found in Mexico City are among some of my favorites! 🏺 www.smithsonianmag.com/history/117-...
This article is a short, interesting read on the excavation of a mound ship burial in Norway. The archaeological findings at Leka push back previously understood timelines of traditional ship burials and align the area with hypotheses of extensive trade. 🏺 www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/mero...
January 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM
This article is a short, interesting read on the excavation of a mound ship burial in Norway. The archaeological findings at Leka push back previously understood timelines of traditional ship burials and align the area with hypotheses of extensive trade. 🏺 www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/mero...
Ancient civilizations marked the new year with agricultural or astronomical events so the days varied. It wasn't until Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BCE that January 1 became the first day of the year, honoring the Roman god of beginnings, Janus. www.history.com/topics/holid...
December 31, 2023 at 12:50 PM
Ancient civilizations marked the new year with agricultural or astronomical events so the days varied. It wasn't until Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BCE that January 1 became the first day of the year, honoring the Roman god of beginnings, Janus. www.history.com/topics/holid...
Daniel Miller goes over the historical and anthropological foundations of Christmas. His concluson of Christmas being, "the last refuge of locality and folk tradition" opens a dialogue about its unique position in a changing modernized cultural landscape. 🏺 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/...
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December 24, 2023 at 9:08 PM
Daniel Miller goes over the historical and anthropological foundations of Christmas. His concluson of Christmas being, "the last refuge of locality and folk tradition" opens a dialogue about its unique position in a changing modernized cultural landscape. 🏺 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/...
Keeping with my current readings of archaeological finds in China, HDL 6 was discovered in southeastern China in August 2023. The jawbone and partial skull appear to resemble Homo Erectus in some ways but are hypothesized to be part of an unknown human lineage. 🏺 www.archaeology.org/news/11631-2...
December 12, 2023 at 3:53 PM
Keeping with my current readings of archaeological finds in China, HDL 6 was discovered in southeastern China in August 2023. The jawbone and partial skull appear to resemble Homo Erectus in some ways but are hypothesized to be part of an unknown human lineage. 🏺 www.archaeology.org/news/11631-2...
This Western Han Dynasty tomb is a pivotal find due to its precise chronological documentation of burial items. The preservation of this estimated 2,000 year old tomb is exceptional as it was sealed and totally submerged in water. 🏺 www.ichongqing.info/2023/12/09/a...
December 11, 2023 at 5:06 PM
This Western Han Dynasty tomb is a pivotal find due to its precise chronological documentation of burial items. The preservation of this estimated 2,000 year old tomb is exceptional as it was sealed and totally submerged in water. 🏺 www.ichongqing.info/2023/12/09/a...
Christmas day has coincided with numerous significant historical events. These events range from peace treaties to remarkable feats in space exploration. Andrews lists many of them with my personal favorite being Washington crossing the Delaware. #history 🏛️🏺 www.history.com/news/7-histo...
December 10, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Christmas day has coincided with numerous significant historical events. These events range from peace treaties to remarkable feats in space exploration. Andrews lists many of them with my personal favorite being Washington crossing the Delaware. #history 🏛️🏺 www.history.com/news/7-histo...
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How Brahmins became Brahmins! Tim Lubin's illuminating scholarship on how the ritual power of the Brahmins became enshrined in practical political and economic power!
academic.oup.com/ajlh/article...
academic.oup.com/ajlh/article...
Religious Endowments in Ancient India and the Institutionalization of Brahmin Caste Status
Abstract. Giving to worthy recipients has been meritorious public piety in India at least since the Mauryan empire. Most consequential were grants in perpetuity
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November 16, 2023 at 8:42 PM
How Brahmins became Brahmins! Tim Lubin's illuminating scholarship on how the ritual power of the Brahmins became enshrined in practical political and economic power!
academic.oup.com/ajlh/article...
academic.oup.com/ajlh/article...
Auguste Toulmouche's "The Hesitant Fiancée" has been circulating on TikTok recently. Her stark gaze has connected historical art to contemporary digital culture. #history 🏛️
Auguste Toulmouche (French, 1829-1890), The Hesitant Fiancée, 1866. Oil on canvas
Auguste Toulmouche (French, 1829-1890), The Hesitant Fiancée, 1866. Oil on canvas
November 17, 2023 at 3:03 AM
Auguste Toulmouche's "The Hesitant Fiancée" has been circulating on TikTok recently. Her stark gaze has connected historical art to contemporary digital culture. #history 🏛️
Auguste Toulmouche (French, 1829-1890), The Hesitant Fiancée, 1866. Oil on canvas
Auguste Toulmouche (French, 1829-1890), The Hesitant Fiancée, 1866. Oil on canvas
This article delves into Zelia Nuttall's pivotal studies of Aztec culture. Her multifaceted contributions to the Aztec archaeological record have enriched our understanding of the ancient civilization and Mesoamerican studies overall. 🏺
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/zeli...
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/zeli...
November 15, 2023 at 7:19 PM
This article delves into Zelia Nuttall's pivotal studies of Aztec culture. Her multifaceted contributions to the Aztec archaeological record have enriched our understanding of the ancient civilization and Mesoamerican studies overall. 🏺
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/zeli...
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/zeli...
Returning looted items is such an ethically imperative issue. There are much larger institutions out there that should follow suit. 😬🏛️🏺
www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/06/c...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/06/c...
November 14, 2023 at 6:23 AM
Returning looted items is such an ethically imperative issue. There are much larger institutions out there that should follow suit. 😬🏛️🏺
www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/06/c...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/06/c...
Natural History Museums are able to showcase a diverse range of exhibits. The Fernbank Museum in Atlanta currently features Vikings:Warriors of the Sea. Focusing historical significance, the exhibit's goal is to explore the culture beyond stereotypical ideals.🏛️ www.fernbankmuseum.org/experiences/...
November 13, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Natural History Museums are able to showcase a diverse range of exhibits. The Fernbank Museum in Atlanta currently features Vikings:Warriors of the Sea. Focusing historical significance, the exhibit's goal is to explore the culture beyond stereotypical ideals.🏛️ www.fernbankmuseum.org/experiences/...
As we enter the holiday season, it is interesting to think about the feasting rituals of early humans transitioning through the Neolithic Revolution. The archaeology of ritual feasts offers fascinating insight into our cultural evolution and ancient traditions. 🏺 today.uconn.edu/2017/12/arch...
November 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM
As we enter the holiday season, it is interesting to think about the feasting rituals of early humans transitioning through the Neolithic Revolution. The archaeology of ritual feasts offers fascinating insight into our cultural evolution and ancient traditions. 🏺 today.uconn.edu/2017/12/arch...
Zoo Atlanta currently holds the last 4 giant pandas in the U.S. after the Smithsonian National Zoo said goodbye to Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji today. Historically, this marks a unique moment for species protection efforts as well as diplomatic relations. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/11/...
November 9, 2023 at 5:51 AM
Zoo Atlanta currently holds the last 4 giant pandas in the U.S. after the Smithsonian National Zoo said goodbye to Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji today. Historically, this marks a unique moment for species protection efforts as well as diplomatic relations. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/11/...
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A post I made under my old social media handle was memeified a while back and periodically makes the rounds again. Like today, where it has popped up in a post on IG advertising an unrelated shirt about liking cats and archaeology (it's an accurate shirt, though, I do like cats and archaeology) 🏺
October 24, 2023 at 7:24 PM
A post I made under my old social media handle was memeified a while back and periodically makes the rounds again. Like today, where it has popped up in a post on IG advertising an unrelated shirt about liking cats and archaeology (it's an accurate shirt, though, I do like cats and archaeology) 🏺