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  • DVI Applications of Forensic Anthropology in the 21st Century

    John “Jack” Cantin went missing in a mudslide that swept through Montecito, California, in 2018. Three years later, a team of researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, used forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology to help Jack’s mother recover her son’s body. Forensic anthropology is a part of disaster victim identification (DVI) after disastrous events.…

  • Bioarchaeology’s Contribution to Studying Ancient Diet and Nutrition

    In archaeological research, bioarchaeology has emerged as a pivotal and indispensable discipline, offering profound insights into the dietary patterns of earlier civilizations. By fusing biological sciences and archaeological methodologies, this scientific field delves into the remnants of human ancestors, unearthing fundamental information concerning their historical dietary choices and nutritional practices. Bioarchaeologists methodically examine human remains,…

  • Safety Considerations for Building a Doghouse

    Danielle Kurin studied anthropology and is an assistant professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She is based in California and Peru and runs the Phillip Walker Bioarchaeology Lab. At her leisure, Danielle Kurin enjoys making pottery and being with her dog. Dogs are man’s best friend, and a doghouse is a place…

  • Stages of Human Evolution

    Experienced teacher and researcher Danielle Kurin has a PhD in anthropology and is an assistant professor of bioarchaeology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Also a member of numerous archaeological associations, Danielle Kurin coordinates international field research programs focusing on Andahuaylas, one of Peru’s south-central highland regions. As an assistant professor of bioarchaeology,…

  • Stages of Human Evolution

    Experienced teacher and researcher Danielle Kurin has a PhD in anthropology and is an assistant professor of bioarchaeology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Also a member of numerous archaeological associations, Danielle Kurin coordinates international field research programs focusing on Andahuaylas, one of Peru’s south-central highland regions. As an assistant professor of bioarchaeology,…

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