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Browsing Department of Anthropology by Subject "Ancient Cultures"

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  • Changing Cultures and Climate in the Arctic: Prehistory to Modern Times 
    Fitzhugh, William W. (2009)
    Smithsonian anthropologist Fitzhugh presents a synopsis of the Arctic region's archaeology with an emphasis on how climate change over the last 10,000 years affected human activities in the region.
  • Creatures of the Gods: Animal Mummies from Ancient Egypt 
    Ikram, Salima (2012)
    Study of the animal mummies created throughout ancient Egyptian history serves as a window into the complex and close relationship between humans and animals in ancient Egypt.
  • Dating Ancient Egypt 
    Troy, Lana (2012)
    Egyptologist Troy explains the 2 basic ways that ancient Egyptian events, sites, and artifacts are dated: historical period and absolute year date according to the modern calendar; a reference chronology follows the article.
  • History, Progress and the Facts of Ancient Life 
    Cohen, Mark N. (1992)
    The view that over time ancient human nutrition declined and disease increased creates debate; for an updated version of this article, see 'Anthropology Explored, 2nd ed.'
  • "Instructor's Guide" to "Anthropology Explored, 2nd ed.": A Sample Excerpt 
    Selig, Ruth O.; Peterson, Anna (2004)
    Sample lesson plan suitable for grades 7-12 that uses an updated article from 'Anthropology Explored, 2nd ed.'; see original article, Winter 1990, vol. 12:1, by Robert S. Laughlin and Kathleen Bragdon.
  • Origins of the Great Southwestern Pueblos 
    Schwartz, Douglas W. (2007)
    By using new evidence from climatology, history, ethnography, and archaeology, the author refutes earlier scholars' assertions about the origins and growth of the great pueblos in the North American Southwest.
  • Selected Web Resources on the Middle East 
    Dittemore, Margaret R. (2002)
    Annotated bibliography of online websites offering resources for teaching about the history, geography, and peoples of the Middle East.
  • Taking in the Sites: Anthropology on the Web for K-12 
    Dittemore, Margaret R. (1996)
    Websites with a variety of anthropology-related content useful to pre-collegiate teachers from kindergarten through senior high; search by title in boldface type as some links have changed since publication.
  • Teacher�s Corner: Maya Art and Writing 
    Chiarulli, Beverly (2001)
    Three exercises using Maya art and writing that can be adapted for use in science, social studies and art classes; suitable for grades 9-12 and college.
  • The Egyptian Afterlife: What to Take with You and Why 
    Bryan, Betsy M. (2012)
    Objects made for and placed in burials were a significant part of a proper Egyptian entombment and demonstrate the belief that life's activities continued into eternity; for chronology of dynasties and dates mentioned in ...
  • The Future of Egypt's Past 
    Brooks, Alison S. (2012)
    'AnthroNotes' editor Brooks interviews Eric Cline and Deborah Lehr from the Capitol Archaeological Institute about efforts to end looting of antiquities in Egypt after the Egyptian revolution of 2011; this article was ...
  • Updating Olmec Prehistory 
    Grove, David (1992)
    Based on newer evidence, scholars reevaluate the traditional interpretations of Olmec history.
  • Websites on Ancient Egypt 
    Kaupp, P. Ann (2012)
    A list of sites useful for teaching and learning about ancient Egypt. This article appeared only in the online digital version of 'AnthroNotes.'
  • Who Got To America First? A Very Old Question 
    Williams, Stephen (1992)
    Controversial evidence and lack of evidence for early contacts with the Americas; for an updated version of this article, see 'Anthropology Explored, 2nd ed.'

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