This study discusses recent studies of human/wildlife mutualisms. The author suggests that several cases considered to represent commensal domestication would be better considered as examples of mutualism between #humans and various wild species. mdpi.com/2673-9461/4/4/…

This essay considers the abolitionist narrative, The Life of Olaudah Equiano, through the anthropological lens of ethnography. 📖mdpi.com/2673-9461/4/4/… #ethnography #slave_narratives #cultural_anthropology

This research is aimed at exploring the cognitive and emotional processes involved in perceiving #Etruscan artifacts using #AI and #eyetracking technology. brnw.ch/21wPynu

🎄 The editorial office of #Humans is sending you heartfelt wishes for Christmas! ❄️⛄ May your holidays be spent in good cheers and unforgettable moments!

In order to reach a higher resolution understanding of #cultural_dynamics and diversity of ancient Nilotic groups, the #DiverseNile project has established the bespoke concept of Contact Space Biography which is presented in the following article. brnw.ch/21wPHGW

🥄This paper offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Late Chalcolithic spoon. It delves into its morphological characteristics and distribution, pondering its significance in light of other changes that occurred during the period in Levant. brnw.ch/21wPRyz

Check out this collection of cross-disciplinary investigations on contemporary concerns and considerations in #forensic_anthropology. 👉📖 brnw.ch/21wQaBW #social_inequality #LGBTQIA2S+ #migration #criminal_justice #advocacy #activism

The author describes and compares several examples from Wari-affiliated residences at Cerro Baúl and Cerro Mejía, in Peru, to show how #ritual_depositions corresponding to house abandonment might affect the interpretation of daily domestic life. brnw.ch/21wQr9H

👏 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Francisco Curate from the University of Coimbra has recently been appointed as Editorial Board Member of Humans. We wish Dr. Curate a warm welcome and all the best in both his research and efforts to develop the journal.

Is there a qualitative difference between apes’ and humans ‘ability to estimate others’ mental states’, a.k.a. ‘Theory-of-Mind’? Find out the answer here: brnw.ch/21wQFDh

This work presents convincing #archaeological evidence of Andalusi livestock #farming as early as the 11th century, linked to rural communities where sheep herding for wool production was the primary activity. 👉📖 brnw.ch/21wQO8t

This research explores the complex nexus of #diagenesis at the extremes of preservation, via the interdependent chemical, and short- and long-term microbial processes that influence diagenesis. 👉📖 brnw.ch/21wQWag

This article, based on #systems_thinking, explores how #community_organizations in Montreal provide newcomers support, both promoting #integration and #intercultural_relations. brnw.ch/21wRb0G

🦷 This study evaluates the applicability of Demirjian and Willems’ methods for age estimation in Portuguese children aged 6–9 years based on #orthopantomographs, improving #age_estimation techniques in #forensic and clinical settings. 👉 📖 brnw.ch/21wRfJz

This paper revisits the Mesolithic–Neolithic transition in western Scotland and the links between early European farmers and middens in light of new #aDNA, #radiocarbon, and #stable_isotopic evidence. 📖brnw.ch/21wRpyq

This research underscores the power of food preferences and social systems of distinction in making and breaking #economies. In the case of British Honduras, #food_racialization was the linchpin connecting agency, meaning, and food insecurity. 📖 brnw.ch/21wRukW

Meet Us at the Eighth Annual #Conference of the European Academy of Religion (EuARe 2025), 8–12 July 2025, Vienna, Austria! brnw.ch/21wRN07 👋 Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

This article analyzes the #social_sustainability of the #rural environment, based on #ethnographic_fieldwork through participant observation and in-depth interviews, carried out in the rural area of Castilla y León. brnw.ch/21wS0pP

The objective of this #Special_Issue is to highlight the efforts made by #anthropologists and other social scientists to integrate the theoretical framework and methods of #systems_thinking into their research. Check out all the papers here: brnw.ch/21wS4CG

📑 The #COVID19 health crisis in workplaces led to tensions and confusion about preventive measures. This study presents a secondary analysis of qualitative data on #paradoxes and #double_binds experienced by precarious essential workers in Canada. brnw.ch/21wSifX