Interim report assesses the state of precollege anthropology and the place of anthropology in pre-service teacher training.

An account of how early scientific experiences in the life of Charles Darwin shaped the genius who eventually produced the theory of evolution by natural selection.

James Peacock, past president of the American Anthropological Association, discusses what he sees as the future for anthropology in the new millennium.

Anthropologists can provide rich information about human diversity and help combat problems related to misunderstandings over this diversity.

Palestinian refugee experiences since 1948 offer the anthropologist insights into the multiple perspectives of being a refugee as well as the impacts humanitarian efforts have had on those experiences.

Kenyan educator Njenga and Dr. Manthi of the National Museum of Kenya examine difficulties faced by Kenyan educators, as well as their American counterparts, when teaching human prehistory and evolution to precollege students.

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.

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.

The resistance of many infections to antibiotics today is seen as the latest major health crisis in human history; for an updated version of this article, see 'Anthropology Explored, 2nd ed.'

A retired Harvard educator's account of her life-long involvement researching the intersection of social class, cultural differences, and early childhood language development.