Drawing of a Japanese warrior monk

Warfare Throughout Time: Weapons, Battles, and Logistics

Paleolithic Warfare Interpreting Evidence Evidence of warfare during the Paleolithic comes in the form of weapons, imagery depicting conflict, and skeletal remains that show signs of warfare injuries. Interpreting weapons is hard, however, as many weapons could also be used … Continue reading Warfare Throughout Time: Weapons, Battles, and Logistics

Recreation of a Roman dinner.

The Beginnings of Agriculture: Technique and Diet

The Fertile Crescent: Iran Crop Cultivation Agriculture first developed in the Fertile Crescent about 12,000 years ago. The Fertile Crescent was located in present-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran. The development of agriculture is the defining … Continue reading The Beginnings of Agriculture: Technique and Diet

Permafrost melting in Svalbard, Norway. Depicts Erosion.

Arctic Climate Change: Impacts, Solutions, and the Anthropological Perspective

Melting Permafrost in the Arctic Permafrost is soil that remains frozen year-round and is located at the poles.  The thawing of permafrost is a prevalent issue due to increases in global temperatures. This thawing leads to reduced ground stability. These … Continue reading Arctic Climate Change: Impacts, Solutions, and the Anthropological Perspective

Cahokia Mounds Museum Society

Cahokia: North America’s Most Impressive Ancient Civilization

Location and My Personal Connection Cahokia Mounds is located in Collinsville, Illinois. Cahokia is located where the Mississippi River and Missouri River meet. The floodplain that Cahokia sits on is the American Bottom. Access to these water sources allowed Cahokia … Continue reading Cahokia: North America’s Most Impressive Ancient Civilization