Department of Anthropology

A study by an international team of researchers, including from the UW, determines that carved stone tools were used in Asia 80,000 to 170,000 years ago.

An international team of scientists, including some from the UW, have virtually reconstructed a Neandertal skeleton–shedding new light on the posture of ancient humans. 

UW archeologist, Ben Marwick, weighs in on a recent discovery.

As all things pumpkin spice arrive in grocery store aisles and on restaurant menus, a new UW study describes the earliest-known use of nutmeg as a food ingredient.

"What we're looking at is something like a settler colonial situation where an entire generation is lost," said Darren Byler, a researcher of Uighur culture at UW.

Dr. Holly Barker and Burke Museum's Oceania collections assist with University Beyond Bars classroom learning.

Interview with UW anthropologist Jessica Johnson

Interview with Anthropology professor, Radhikas Govindrajan, about their new book "Animal Intimacies"

Kyki Li came to the UW from China for the freedom to explore. It was everything she'd hoped for.

University of Washington anthropology student Darren Byler chronicles artistic culture in Northwest China amid a massive security crackdown.

Analysis from Professor of Anthropology, Holly Baker

Interview with Sasha Welland, associate professor in anthropology and gender, women and sexuality studies about her new book.

Ben Marwick, Associate Professor with UW Department of Anthropology weighs in on the new find and the study that produced it.

Dan Eisenberg, associate professor at the University of Washington Department of Anthropology, weighs in on the experimental design of this study.

Holly Barker, a UW anthropology lecturer and advocate for Marshallese rights weighs in on new bill.