Ambio Life Sciences’ Post

The educational value of the Athonian Timescape. This paper will be presented in the forthcoming conference Anthropology and Education (Weds 26 June, 11:00AM, Senate House, London. Panel 17, https://lnkd.in/e2eCrwx8). The paper focuses on the educational role of the conception and uses of Time as it emerges out of the temporalities of the Athonian ‘landscape’ and ‘taskscape’ in formulating the ‘self’ in relation to others, the natural environment, and the ‘world’ out-there.

In 1601, Quivira was the economic center of what is now the southern United States. Now, Quivira is nearly forgotten, its real history shrouded in myth. Tomorrow, April 2, join Don Blakeslee, Ph.D., Anthropology Professor at Wichita State University, for "Lost City, Forgotten Country: Quivira and the Wichita Tribe," to understand what we now know about the place and what happened to it. Free & open to the public: https://bit.ly/3VyPjIc Sponsored by the Center for Ancient Studies at Penn.

Students travel internationally from one historic site to another as part of the Topological Studies program during the three-year course of study. The residencies are to be experienced as successive historical strata that set up a three-level (topological) critique. Each site is looked at as a key intersection between art and ideas, considered in terms of 1) a historically designated period, 2) a contemporary situation as an extended moment in the site’s historical development, and 3) the topological relation of each site to one another (inter-textual critique). To learn more about our unique residency program, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/ePnN8ZTm #TopologicalStudies #HistoricSites #ArtAndIdeas #ResidencyProgram #InternationalTravel #HistoricalDevelopment #InterTextualCritique #ContemporarySituation #ThreeYearCourse #UniqueExperience

It's crucial to approach historical understanding with a recognition of its complexity and the fact that history is often shaped by multiple forces and factors. The perspectives contribute to a nuanced understanding of historical events, and ongoing scholarship may provide further insights. #historical

This week on History Health & Healing: Dr Abigail Nieves from Utrecht University is starting a new reading group as part of the project “Microbiome research and race in the ‘Local South’”. The first session will take place tomorrow on MS Teams, discussing the chapter "Scientific Racism in Modern South Africa" in the book Physical anthropology and the quest for the missing link by Saul Dubow. To join the reading group, please contact Dr Nieves-Delgado. #historyofrace #microbiomeresearch #historyofscience

Historical Relativism acknowledges that historical events, beliefs, and practices are understood within the context of the time period they occurred. It emphasizes that judgments about the past should consider the prevailing societal norms and conditions of that historical period. #Historical Relativism

Phrenology once captivated minds with its promise to reveal character through skull bumps. My latest article explores this pseudoscience's fascinating history and its troubling ties to Social Darwinism and racism. https://lnkd.in/dvSM6Ec3 #Phrenology #History #Pseudoscience

In our 31st episode, we explore Osman Hamdi Bey, a towering figure in the annals of Ottoman and world art, with Dora Özyurt. He is celebrated not only for his artistic prowess but also for his profound contributions to archaeology and cultural preservation. Born in 1842 to an influential Ottoman family, Osman Hamdi Bey's life was a blend of artistic innovation, scholarly pursuits, and dedicated public service, making him a Renaissance man of his time. https://lnkd.in/dHRCP649

May the Fourth Be With You! If you’re interested in force relations and power structures, you do not have to explore galaxies far far away - Bayreuth is right here. Engage with us in discussions about imperial legacies, (de/colonizing) space, popular culture as well as critical reflections on planetary boundaries… Join us in Social and Cultural Anthropology https://bit.ly/3UoPX90

NEW COURSE: Led by Katie Barron, 'Stepping out of the Moneybox: What is money and is it a force for good or ill?' will draw on history, anthropology and philosophy to question our assumptions about money. Book now for Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June. Details on our website.