1,700-year-old spider monkey remains discovered in Teotihuacán, Mexico
The complete skeletal remains of a spider monkey — seen as an exotic curiosity in pre-Hispanic Mexico — grants researchers new evidence regarding social-political ties between two ancient powerhouses: Teotihuacán and Maya Indigenous rulers. The discovery was made by Nawa Sugiyama, a UC Riverside anthropological archaeologist, and a team of...
Modern activities follow the contours of ancient Teotihuacan
Lidar mapping study reveals vast landscape modifications that still influence construction and farming
Why weren’t New World rabbits domesticated?
Archaeologists find the answer in rabbit social behavior
Monuments that matter
Paper urges archaeologists and historians to work closely with people who are grappling with racism in public monuments
An ancient Maya ambassador’s bones show a life of privilege and hardship
Ajpach’ Waal forged an alliance between two dynasties but died in obscurity
Agreement propels anthropological opportunities for UCR researchers, students in Mexico
Memorandum of understanding strengthens the relationship between UCR’s anthropology department and Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History
Anthropologist plots new use for motion-capture technology
UCR bioarchaeologist Sara Becker plans to use the cutting-edge technique to document traditional labors of indigenous Andean people
UCR Ph.D. student curates Riverside Art Museum Exhibition
Running Feb. 3 through Dec. 30, 2018, the show features a selection of Mesoamerican artifacts on public display for the very first time