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Elizabeth Weiss: Indigenous Myths and Cancel Culture vs Science in Anthropology

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

CHAPTER

Unraveling Ancient Narratives

This chapter explores the educational journeys in anthropology and paleontology through the lens of ancient civilizations, emphasizing the significance of archaeological sites and the complexities of studying societies without written records. The speakers reflect on the intersection of environmental dynamics and skeletal analysis, alongside the influence of indigenous beliefs on scientific inquiry. They also address contemporary challenges in anthropology, such as the tension between modern narratives and scientific accuracy, highlighted by the controversial case of Kennewick Man.

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