Terracotta Army and Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones

Taking archaeology beyond big discoveries and bullwhips

March 29, 2024

CU Boulder archaeologist Sarah Kurnick addresses some common myths about archaeology at the 50th anniversary of the discovery of China’s terracotta warriors.

Ruin of a wall in ancient Silchester

‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period

March 4, 2024

A population estimate considering now-decomposed wooden houses suggests that Silchester, England, may have been typical of towns across the Roman Empire, CU Boulder researcher finds.

Horses running in Patagonian field by lake

Anthropologist finds that South American cultures quickly adopted horses

Dec. 14, 2023

Assistant Professor William Taylor’s new study offers a telling glimpse into the lives of humans and horses in South America.

Amelia Dall signing brushing in ASL

Museum creates science teaching tools for deaf students

Aug. 24, 2023

CU Museum of Natural History launches pilot for science-education tools using American Sign Language

Aerial photo of campus

Research & Innovation Office names newest Faculty Fellow cohort

Dec. 9, 2022

The Research and Innovation Office has announced the 2023 RIO Faculty Fellows cohort, which includes 17 faculty members from departments and research institutes spanning the campus.

A penguin covered in oil

Doctor’s diagnosis for the Earth: a terminal human malignancy

Nov. 8, 2022

In "Homo Ecophagus," physician with CU Boulder ties sees humanity devouring itself—and the planet.

Kari Lake at a rally

A new wave of celebrity politicians breaks the rules on acceptable behavior, inspired by Trump

Nov. 3, 2022

GOP candidates Kari Lake, Herschel Walker and Dr. Mehmet Oz have caught people’s attention for outlandish stunts and false statements that are increasingly accepted in politics.

Trump on a stage in Texas

Fifteen scholars weigh Trump 'corruption'

Oct. 6, 2022

Essay collection edited by CU Boulder anthropologists explores expanded notions of corruption in the Trump era.

Exhuming the Sisters of Loretto remains

62 nuns were buried in a historic Denver cemetery. This archaeologist is helping to move them

Aug. 19, 2022

Between 1898 and 1969, 62 nuns were buried in a historic cemetery in southwest Denver. This summer, Lauren Hosek is helping to move the remains to a new resting place.

Scene from Song of Salt

Artist-focused documentary film fest returns to Boulder

July 28, 2022

Mimesis Documentary Festival is described as an immersive theatrical and virtual slate of movies, workshops and more with artists, producers and scholars from around the world.

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