Anthropology

Recent Answers

2013-05-04 Anthropology - Evolution:

Hi Bob,  DNA variation among living apes, humans suggests the last common ancestors of apes and humans lived around 6 million years ago.  The fossil record for this time period is kind of sketchy, but

2013-04-27 Anthropology - what kind of information do you have about biblical anthropology?:

did some cities that are mentioned in the bible really exist?  Yes, though indentifications become less certain the further back in time one is investigating.  So, Biblical Jerusalem = modern day Jerusalem

2013-04-26 Anthropology - how did they figure:

Hi Robert, You are essentially correct.  The difference is so small, it is hardly noticeable.  For Stonehenge. the Heal stone has a "bump" and for those three days the sun comes up over the bump.  They

2013-04-26 Anthropology - what kind of information do you have about biblical anthropology?:

Dear Pui,  All of these claims are demonstrably false, and have been proven false to the satisfaction of scientists for decades.  The evangelical Christians you cite are probably either (1) lying for propaganda

2013-04-18 Anthropology - Query on Race:

Hi S. Mahabir,    There were a number of societies where the color of the skin was a non-issue.  The Ancient Egyptians for instance had "color blindness" as did the ancient Babylonians.  In some cultures