In high-Andean Peru, Rapaz village maintains a temple to mountain beings who command water and weather. By examining the ritual practices and belief systems of an Andean community, this book presents major theories of religion …
UW-Madison Anthropology News
Akshay Sarathi wins Fulbright for doctoral research in Zanzibar
Anthropology collections join campus natural history museums in creation of digital collections database
From Anthropology to Astronomy, Stories from South Africa
Adventures in South Africa
Professors Bowie and McFarland honored with Vilas professorships
New Homo naledi finds
The discovery of the new Homo naledi fossils, representing the remains of at least three juvenile and adult specimens, includes a “wonderfully complete skull,” says UW-Madison anthropologist John Hawks.
Recent Awards to Faculty and Alumni!
At the 2017 annual business meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Bernadette Cap (Ph.D. 2016) received the SAA Dissertation Award. This annual award recognizes one recent dissertation that exemplifies exceptional research and has made …
Summer Courses in Anthropology!
Summer 2017: Anthro. 104, Anthro. 105, Anthro. 352, Anthro. 370, and Anthro. 454 Anthro. 104 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Meets TR 10 am-noon during the 8 week session. Fulfills Ethnic Studies Requirement. Anthro. 105 …