Announcements
Adventures in Archaeological Science coloring book now available in Uzbek!
The Uzbek translation of the coloring book is now available! Thank you so much to Niyoz Rshidov for making the coloring book available in Uzbek!
Month: June 2024
Announcements
Christina Warinner promoted to full professor with tenure at Harvard University
Christina Warinner was promoted to full professor with tenure at Harvard University on June 24, 2024. Starting July 1, 2024, she will take up the position of Chair of the Archaeology Program within the Department […]
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Harvard Gazette: History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA / La historia de Chichén Itzá escrita en el ADN
Harvard Gazette: “History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA,” by Christy DeSmith on June 14, 2024. The article is also available in Spanish! “La historia de Chichén Itzá escrita en el ADN.”
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Washington Post: DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice
Washington Post: “DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice,” by Victoria Bisset, June 14, 2024.
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NPR: A surprising history of malaria is revealed by clues from ancient bones
NPR: “A surprising history of malaria is revealed by clues from ancient bones,” by Melody Schreiber, June 13, 2024.
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New York Times: Ancient genomes reveal which children the Maya selected for sacrifice
New York Times: “Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice,” by Freda Kreier, June 12 ,2024.
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Trade and infectious disease
Long-distance traders in Nepal transported goods from the endemic malaria regions of the terai to the Tibetan Plateau via the Himalayan Kora La Pass, spreading malaria to new regions. Artist reconstruction by Purna Lama.
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Harvard Gazette: Tracking entwined histories of malaria, humans
Harvard Gazette: “Tracking entwined histories of malaria, humans,” by Christy DeSmith, June 12, 2024.
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Science: Oldest malaria cases reveal how humans spread the disease across the globe
Science: “Oldest malaria cases reveal how humans spread the disease across the globe,” by Andrew Curry, June 12, 2024.
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Science: Child sacrifices tied to Mayan Hero Twin myth revealed by ancient DNA
Science: “Child sacrifices tied to Mayan Hero Twin myth revealed by ancient DNA,” by Andrew Curry, June 12, 2024.