WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY

Blue-eyed humans have a single, common ancestor

New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor. Scientists have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6,000-10,000 years ago and is the cause of the eye color of all blue-eyed humans alive on the planet today.  …

 

Norse code: project aims to decipher sound of old languages

Composer Edmund Hunt leads effort to examine sonic footprints of Vikings and Celts. TV shows such as Vikings captivate modern audiences, but history does not record exactly what Vikings sounded like. Photograph: Allstar/MGM/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar – By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent @rorycarroll72  Last modified …

Are Humans ‘Designed’ To Eat Meat?

We have short, soft fingernails, not claws and our canine teeth are small and blunt and have no chance of penetrating a hide. Looking at our lack of canine teeth and claws is a clue… (Photo: Adobe) – Dr. Justine Butler of Viva! 2020 …