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Biological Anthropology

Still Looking at that Caveman in the Mirror

1. February 2023 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

Another exciting development in the history of our closest cousins, this post talks about the incredible hunting prowess of the Neandertals, and what that means for understanding their cognitive capabilities.

The World’s Oldest Instruments Are Probably Older Than You Think.

27. April 202227. April 2022 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

A short discussion of the Geißenklösterle flutes, and just how amazing they are.

The Handy Man Can

25. April 202225. April 2022 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / 3 Comments

A brief introduction to the potential founder of our genus, Homo habilis.

Meet Cousin Rudolf.

21. April 2022 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / 1 Comment

In this post we meet Homo rudolfensis, a contested relative at the base of our genus.

The Grandparents of My Cousin

14. April 2022 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

In this very basic write up, we meet Homo heidelbergensis, the top competitor for our shared ancestor with the Neanderthals.

When it Comes to Understanding the Past, the Future is Lookin’ Pretty Crappy (that’s a good thing)

10. April 20202. December 2020 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / 1 Comment

Briefly going into a bit more detail about the work of Taryn Johnson, we learn more about how anthropologists reconstruct our past

A Little Finger and a Lot of Background.

9. September 20197. December 2020 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

With the announcement that a Denisovan finger bone physically resembles modern humans while genetically being more related to Neandertal, I give some context as to how we can know that.

And Then There Were Five

17. April 20192. December 2020 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

A brief look at the several members of our genus who survived until most recent times, including the recently announced Homo luzonensis.

The Future of Paleontology in a Global, Digital World.

6. March 20193. December 2020 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

Technology potentially allows more researchers than ever before to access more materials than dreamed of just a few decades ago. The push to make that access open source is there. Which way should we go with that information?

Why Four Fields?

24. February 20193. December 2020 / Pedal Powered Anthropology / Leave a comment

If you're an anthropologist, or even just a casual student of anthropology (I'm including followers of this blog), you've heard the phrase "Four Fields Anthropology," or you've heard about the four fields in general. But it's important to note that approaching anthropology as an enormous umbrella that encompasses everything that humans can possibly be related … Continue reading Why Four Fields?

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