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Anthropology

How ISIS Broke My Questionnaire

I felt the impact of an attack by the terrorist group. So why didn’t my research data?

January 29, 2015

So I Told These Nomads About the Big Bang…

Anna Badkhen tells us about the experiences that led to her Nautilus feature.

December 2, 2014

The Curse of the Unlucky Mummy

When science and fear collide, a supernatural story thrives.

October 31, 2014

Our Neanderthal Complex

What if our ancient relatives did “human” better?

October 2, 2014

The Curse of the Unlucky Mummy

When science and fear collide, a supernatural story thrives.

April 7, 2014

Why Light Inspires Ritual

For Aboriginal cultures, light is a physical and spiritual guide.

March 6, 2014

Early Humans Made Animated Art

How Paleolithic artists used fire to set the world’s oldest art in motion.

February 28, 2014

How We Make Gods

Taking lessons from the rise and fall of divinity in online games.

February 6, 2014