Anthropology

American Folklife Center
Click on “Online Collections and Presentations” to find the primary documents and information that the Center has made available, including interviews with former slaves, man on the street interviews following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Source: The Library of Congress

Anthropology Tutorials
The tutorial on Physical Anthropology includes information on genetics, evolution, primates, and more. The Cultural Anthropology tutorial includes information on culture, society, kinship, marriage, ethnicity, religion, and more. A wealth of information is presented throughout this site with graphics and photos. Many terms are linked to definitions in an online glossary. Pages include practice quizzes to check understanding. Source: Palomar Community College (San Marcos, CA) Anthropology Program.

Current News
Links to current anthropology related news. Source: Compiled by Texas A&M’s Anthropology Dept.

Kennewick Man on Trial
The site includes and introduction to the remains of the Kennewick Man (found in 1996 and believed to be 8400 years old) and the controversy surrounding them. An introduction, a timeline, “Who Are the Native Americans?” “Ancient People of the Americas,” “The Idea of Race,” “Native American Views,” “Anthropologists Views,” plus more information about Kennewick Man at the Burke, along with news updates, are all here. Source: The Burke Museum (Seattle)

Online Exhibits
Exhibits from the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology include Musqueam Weavers, the Spirit of Islam, totem poles, and more. A “Virtual Museum Tour” is available by clicking on the link of the left side toolbar.

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Last Updated: September 9, 2008