Tag: anthropology

• Handling Death

  

  Susan Elaine Jones invites you to spend time with human remains, her own interactions with skulls and bones have allowed her to engage beyond the scientific, a warm and enriching experience. Here she shares more about the events she hosts to allow others this opportunity.

  Death and the Maiden

  07/04/2019

  Guest Post

  anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Artist, Deadmaidens, Death, Dying for Life, Events, Mortality, Osteology, Photography, public engagement, Susan Elaine Jones

• The Little Book of Burial

  

  Krista Amira Calvo takes us on a journey across the globe with The Little Book of Burial. A playful hands on experience that sheds light on different cultures and their burial practices. Exploring the evolution of burial and some rituals that are no longer practiced but still very iconic and recognisable to us. This delightful…

  Death and the Maiden

  06/06/2016

  Krista Amira Calvo

  anthropology, Bioarchaeology, Burial, Cemetery, Culture, Death, Death Customs, Discussing Death, Dying, Egypt, Funeral, Hindu, History, Krista Amira Calvo, Little Book of Burial, Mourning, Mummification, Native American, Practice, Religion, Ritual, Sky Burial, World History

• World Anthropology Day

  From the moment Myeashea Alexander heard the American Association of Anthropology announce there would be a day dedicated to the celebration of anthropology she knew she wanted to celebrate through outreach. Taking a hands on approach Myeashea created a forensic anthropology lab for the kids at local Brooklyn public school, Bedford Village Elementary. Exploring the…

  Death and the Maiden

  14/03/2016

  Guest Post

  anthropology, Career, Children, Death, Experiences, Skeletal Remains, Skeletons, Teaching