ANTH 104 midterm prep

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Some of you have asked for some examples of the types of questions that could appear on next week’s midterm.  Here are a few to think about: 1.  Why are states always supported by an agricultural subsistence pattern?  Please include … Continued

Climate change and food security

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the IPCC has just released a report that outlines, amongst other things, the effects of climate change in terms of agriculture and fresh water resources.  It is not for the faint of heart, but very important as we consider issues of food … Continued

Food exoticism according the the CBC

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Sadly, insects continue to be presented as exotic food from the tables of the Explorer’s Club rather than a reasonable alternative to traditional sources of animal protein!  Check out some of these pictures to get that funny feeling in your … Continued

Historic archaeology in the Arctic

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ANTH 240 students, here is the link to the National’s Peter Mansbridge in his 2012 visit to archaeologists trying to find Franklin’s lost ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.  It is an interesting update to the video clip we … Continued

Analysis through comparison….

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…is very useful in anthropology!  Think of what you will eat in one day, then check out these pictures by photo journalist Peter Menzel.  His recent project What I Eat: Around The World in 80 Diets is fascinating; does it … Continued

Ask and ye shall receive!

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Here you go: the Paleo brownie recipe.  I am so pleased to hear that our Paleolithic ancestors had access to cacao, espresso powder, almond butter and baking soda.  Who knew?!