On Capoeira
Capoeira is an international hit, but in Brazil capoeiristas themselves continued to be marginalized, in large part because of their identity. What happens when these two worlds meet?Read on »
Freshly Popped
The politics of migrant material culture
Humans share a short list of must-haves: food, shelter, love. But archaeological data around the world suggest another uniquely human need that we tend to forget (unless you are an archaeologist): trash disposal.Read on »
Gender rolls
Some have argued this dichotomy of man / woman and hearty food / lighter fare comes from our evolution, while others believe it has something to do with our biology. In truth: it's entirely constructedRead on »
Snow goggles and rotten pears
Anthropologists are increasingly sharing their data online. Celia shares some intriguing online libraries and archives, giving you tips on where to explore on your own!Read on »
What is your body story?
As the new Human Body section editor of PopAnth, I want to open up a space for dialogue from (and for) bodies of all shapes and kinds. How does it feel to be human and have a body? What are your material realities and how does that affect you?Read on »
A Handful of PopAnth
Our World in Pictures
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Mahjong in the Park - Shanghai, China by Samuel Victor -
Hmong children in the mountains of North Vietnam by Lance Richardson -
Relief text at La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain by Erin B. Taylor -
Art in Petionville, Haiti by Erin B. Taylor -
Bac Ha Market, Vietnam by Lance Richardson