Category Archives: Archaeology

Did Neanderthals Make Art?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

I just read an opinion piece that appeared in an online publication Sapiens about Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis, Homo sapiens neanderthalensis) and whether they made art. I wanted to check out this article because I remember doing some research on Neanderthals … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Atonement in Canada: The Truth Behind the Mea Culpa

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

I just read this article in the Hungarian Conservative about Canada’s policy of forced assimilation of Indigenous children enacted in 1857 by the Gradual Civilization Act. Written by Mario Alexis Portella who has an impressive set of academic credentials, it highlights problems … Continue reading →

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Community Engagement in Archaeology

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

As an undergraduate student enrolled in courses at Fresno City College and later California State University, Fresno, I participated in many course-sponsored archeological projects that ranged from pedestrian survey to hands-on excavation. I loved all of it which is why I took majors … Continue reading →

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