Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Bond Between Nature and Culture in Borneo The lush rainforests of Borneo are more than just biological treasure troves; they are cultural cornerstones for the island’s indigenous communities. A new biocultural database, developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), reveals the profound connections between Borneo’s rich plant life and the survival, traditions, and identity of its people.

Cultures 69

Cultures Heritage Tradition Economics 69

Zinn Education Project

DECEMBER 1, 2024

On Monday, February 10, 2025 , historian Justene Hill Edwards, in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian, will discuss Edwards book, Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedmans Bank , a comprehensive account of the Freedmans Bank and its depositors. Well-researched, brilliantly analyzed, and compellingly told, Savings and Trust brings to life the dramatic expansion of Americas racial wealth gap with a focus on Black resourcefulness and trust and white b

American History 69

American History Economics Professional Development History 69

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Human communication, through both music and language, is a cornerstone of what makes our species unique. Now, groundbreaking research has revealed significant genetic connections between rhythmic abilities and language-related traits, offering a new lens to understand the evolution and biology of these essential skills. Published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , this collaborative study brings together leading researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Ps

Humanities 70

Humanities Research 70

Zinn Education Project

DECEMBER 1, 2024

We love hearing how people found us and why they’ve signed up to access people’s history lessons from the Zinn Education Project. Below are a few reasons people shared when they registered at our site recently. I have learned so much from ZEP. Now other parents and I are trying to advocate for the inclusion of these materials in our children’s school. — San Francisco, California Found on Instagram and I want to learn the history of Reconstruction. — Peru, Indiana I am interested in the role play

History 52

History Teaching Education 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A new venture, and one I can certainly get behind. Two legends of international geography teaching, resource creation and training in the same virtual space: Richard Allaway and Matt Podbury have teamed up to offer some special support for teachers in international schools / teaching international qualifications. Their new website and opportunity is now live.

Geography 52

Geography Teaching 52

Perspectives in Anthropology

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Written by Keith Hart National capitalism starts unravelling in the 1970s In the early 1970s, the United States’ losing war in Vietnam unbalanced global money supplies, the exchange rate mechanism broke down, the dollar was unpegged from gold in 1971, money market derivatives were invented in Chicago the next year, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting…

Economics 40

Economics Anthropology 40

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Leaving aside the obvious reply to this headline. In Year 8, around Christmas time, we unpick the lyrics used for the different versions of this song. A new 40th anniversary recording has now been released. There has been a lot of coverage of the song, and also the criticisms of the lyrics. More to come on this.

Geography 52

Geography 52

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Ohio EduProtocols Roadshow on October 25, 2024, at the Northern Buckeye Education Council’s headquarters brought together educators from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and West Virginia for an unforgettable day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. This transformative professional development event showcased the power of EduProtocols to revolutionize teaching, engage students, and create lasting impacts in classrooms, schools, and districts.

Professional Development 94

Professional Development Social Studies Teaching Cultures 94

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Last Saturday night, I went to the Cambridge Union to see an event that had been arranged as part of the Cambridge Literary Festival. The weather was wet and windy due to Storm Bert , and there were also train issues due to engineering works, but the city was busy with Christmas shoppers. The Union was packed and also very hot. Mackenzie has written and illustrated a short book - not a children's book - an interesting format really - imagining Nick Drak e coming to his house, and modelled on a b

52

52

Life and Landscapes

DECEMBER 1, 2024

I met Dr. Ronald Van Stockum at the Ravenna Railroad Festival and bought this book (Surrounding the Kentucky River). After a peppy conversation, I learned he had visited many places in Carroll County, at the mouth of the Kentucky River. After a lifetime of living in Carroll and Owen Counties, we were very familiar with the graphics of this location.

History 52

History Cultures 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A cross-posting from the blog that covers my work as the VP of the RGS: "At the Home of Geography". Also last Friday at the RGS - as outlined on my special RGS-linked blog , I handed a certificate to the winner of the Rex Walford Award. Here is the blog entry that I wrote for Rex on my GA Presidents blog. As I mentioned, Rex used to come and visit Homerton College PGCE students at my school back in the 80s and 90s.

Geography 52

Geography Education 52