Anthropology

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

When science and fear collide, a supernatural story thrives.

What if our ancient relatives did “human” better?

Kim Stanley Robinson imagines our future.

When science and fear collide, a supernatural story thrives.

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

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

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

A search for humankind’s mark on the Earth.

Our picture of man’s early home has been skewed by modern preconceptions.

Early man chose pints over pastry. Wouldn’t you?