#forensic anthropology

[fuckyeaharchaeology]

The reconstructed face of the “Cheddar Man” (c. 7,000 BCE) compared to his living descendant, Adrian Targett    

The Cheddar Man is a Mesolithic skeleton that was recovered from England’s Cheddar Gorge in 1903. At around 9,000 years old, the Cheddar Man is the oldest complete skeleton ever discovered in the UK, and has long been hailed as the “first Briton.” DNA analysis on the Cheddar Man from 2018 indicated that he was lactose intolerant, had light-colored eyes, dark brown or black hair, and had a dark to black skin tone. Although the discovery of the Cheddar Man’s dark skin tone was surprising for both scientists and the public alike, it corresponds with recent research suggesting that genes linked to lighter skin only began to spread into Europe about 8,500 years ago - approximately 32,000 years later than what was previously believed.  

In addition to the development on his skin tone, the Cheddar Man surprised scientists in 1997 when DNA analysis revealed that he had a living descendant - a retired history teacher named Adrian Targett. Targett and the Cheddar Man share the same mtDNA, which is inherited through the mother. In other words, they share a common maternal ancestor. What is even more remarkable is that Targett lives in Cheddar, only a half mile away from where his 9,000-year-old ancestor was discovered.

Targett was not invited to the initial reveal of his ancestor’s new facial reconstruction, but he has since seen it and has commented on the family resemblance. “I do feel a bit more multicultural now,” he once joked in an interview “And I can definitely see that there is a family resemblance. That nose is similar to mine. And we have both got those blue eyes.”

The development of the Cheddar Man’s skin tone has generated resistance, especially among far-right and white supremacist circles. Targett, however, is unbothered by it, stating that it is “marvelous what scientists can reconstruct once they sequence the DNA.” When asked if he thought whether the findings affected the way people think about race, Targett responded: “Yes, I do think it’s significant. Not many people in Cheddar mind it. But the lesson is that we’re all immigrants, whether you’ve been in a place for 10 minutes or 9,000 years. We’ve all come from somewhere.”

#archaeology #Cheddar Man #england #forensic anthropology #DNA analysis #genetics

[freechicken]

Sometimes you watch Bones, a TV show, and google every new thing the characters get excited about. These are called Lore-Drops. Because 9 out 10 times, it's an actual real-life exciting discovery!!

Source: The Smithsonian

#bones tv #bone eating worms #zombie worms #science #forensic anthropology #osteology #marine biology #cool science #anthropology #marine life #worms #cool worms #temperance brennan #seeley booth #jack hodgins #angela montenegro

[chaotic-archaeologist]

Field Schools? Scholarships? Resources?

Hey everyone,

I'm working with the director for the anthropology major at my university to put together a list of resources for undergrad students who are looking to do field schools in various anthro subfields.

If you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear about them!

We're looking for field schools and financial support for field schools in 1) archaeology, 2) biological/forensic anthropology, 3) ecological anthropology, 4) primatology, 5) ethnography, 6) linguistics, and other interdisciplinary opportunities.

If you've done a field school or know of one that you'd like to recommend, please do so!

Cheers,

Reid

#he speaks #archaeology #anthropology #forensic anthropology #biological anthropology #academic advice

[thatboneyfella]

best places to find ethically sourced bones-

railroad tracks:

- be careful doing this, parts of these (at least in my area) are considered private property, however parts are not, and it can be difficult to tell which parts are and which are not. look out for signs. also dangerous. stay off to the sides at all times and do not, i repeat DO NOT, EVER, cross the tracks, for any reason, unless at an assigned crossing- during the allotted time period. trains will not stop for you, they are not able to do that- and sometimes they may not even see you. be constantly looking over your shoulder and read up more on railroad safety. however- many animals get caught in the tracks and are hit by trains, or simply their bones can be found by the side of the tracks, so this makes it quite a great place to find many bones.

near bodies of water:

-my favourite body of water is along the riverside. this is a great place to find many fish bones, as well as the bones of the animals who come to find the fish. fisherman also may discard fish off on the riverside if they are not happy with what they have caught. just be careful not to be in a metropark! overall not super dangerous, and a great place to find bones, but limited on the types youll find.

rubbish piles:

-this one typically finds racoons, opossums, rats, mice, dogs, cats, and other animals of the sort. but that gives a pretty good range. be careful of the live animals youre bound to find rummaging round in there though. you can usually find whole skeletons, and theyre usually already cleaned really well (of the flesh) because of the, again, live animals. clean them extra well because of the diseases these animals carry while being in these environments. overall, another excellent option for different varieties of bones.

state parks:

-this one is iffy, it depends entirely on which state park, and what the individual rules are. some state parks allow you to scavenge things like mushrooms, and hunt, which doesn't explicitly state, but obviously would include bones. however some, do not. but if they do, take full advantage of it, its an incredible opportunity, and even take advantage of all being able to use the hunters at your disposal (for information only of course), which brings me to the last location on my list.

dumping sites:

-my personal favourite, dumping sites are where hunters discard parts/carcasses they do not have need or want for. bones are typically among these parts, thus making it peak scavenging grounds for us bone collectors. one downside however is that they can be quite tricky to find, and can typically only be found by actually asking around a group of hunters to find out which dumping site the majority of them use. but when you find one oh boy, its all worth it, so many different types of bones, so many different animals, so many different sizes, its everything you could ever want, or ask for. so take the chance and ask around. its worth it. trust me.

i hope this was helpful. i may begin documenting more about my bone findings, and more about bones an anatomy in general if anyone is interested in that.

#vulture culture #bone collecting #forensic anthropology #bones #academia aesthetic #anatomy #cryptid #cryptidcore #bone hunting #cryptid aesthetic #bonecore #vulture core

[er-cryptid]

The hyoid bone is the only bone not attached to another bone.

#studyblr #notes #my notes #anthropology #biological anthropology #bioanthropology #bioanthro #bioanth #bio-anthropology #human biology #human osteology #biology #bio #osteology #osteological analysis #skeletal system #forensics #forensic anthropology #human bones #bones #forensic science #science #bone analysis #human identification #bioarchaeology #bioarcheology #archaeology #archeology #biological science #life science

[laurelhare]

still life with bones, alexa hagerty (2023)

#i finished this today and i feel forever changed #anthropology #forensic anthropology #booklr #books

[forensicfield]

There are several general differences between male and female skulls, although it's important to note that these are generalizations and there can be individual variations. Forensic anthropologists and anatomists use these differences to help determine the sex of an individual from skeletal remains.

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Reference: Asokan, Arjun & Sudheendran, Madhu & Mohandas, Manu & George, Pearl & Nair, Reshmi. (2023). Facial Feminization Surgery: Preoperative Planning and Surgical Technique for a Harmonious Outcome. Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 56. 10.1055/s-0042-1759692.

#forensic #forensics #criminology #forensic science #criminalistic #evidence #forensic field #crime scene investigation #Anthropology #forensic anthropology #skull

[fixomnia-scribble]

You wouldn't think there'd be a lineup outside the Vendor Hall half an hour before it opens...but this is The Best Conference for forensics swag. Crime scene stuff and bony things and blacklight everything...

Had a lovely chat over breakfast with the mentor I was set up with, an investigator at the local ME's office. Funnily enough, while we have different forensic interests, we bonded over writing! She's an ex-cop turned death investigator who writes short fiction and romance, and gives talks to crime-fiction author groups. Sweet!

The keynote talk was riveting, challenging for some, and resulted in a massive standing ovation. More on that later when I had time to process.

I'm skiving off the long boring business meetings this afternoon, though, and going to explore the local library and Science Museum. Tomorrow is a full day of Science Sessions that will have me parked in my seat, so I will need snacks. Luckily part of our swag bag was a large 20 oz water bottle!

#conferences #forensics #forensic anthropology #forensic pathology #deathy things #writing

[weirdmefrom13]

i love forcing two completely unrelated hyperfixations together. like do birders and dndads fans have any overlap? almost certainly not, but that doesn't quell the utter joy I feel at making birds wearing shoes to represent each teen from dndads. Fuck, maybe I'll do each s1 dad representing different stages of human decomposition. Is there any overlap between forensic anthropologists and dndads fans? probably not. but thats okay cause when you're such a small account on such a large website, it doesnt matter! im screaming into the void just to hear my own words echo back!

#dndads #birds #forensic anthropology #rant #nothing matters but in a fun cool sexy kinda way

[fluffy-fedora-blue]

I love my degree so much. Almost gave myself a concussion by dropping a cow femur on my head, went “shit that was close!” then walked directly into a real human skeleton hanging from the ceiling.

#forensic anthropology #I’m not even joking this is the best degree #hate anatomy labs tho #one of the bones I’m using for my thesis has human bite marks on it #we’re all deranged in this course #allegedly

[accuratepicuresofanthropologists]

Forensic anthropologist Sue Black, a portrait by Ken Currie via the National Galley of Scotland.

#Sue Black #Ken Currie #forensic anthropology #anthropology #National Gallery of Scotland #painting #portrait

[pigeonguy]

GUESS WHOS DUMBASS JUST GOT INTO THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS ANTHROPOLOGY MASTERS PROGRAM IN CANADA

#anthropology #forensic anthropology #grad school #masters

[gwydionmisha]

#TERFs #Forensic Anthropology #Gynecology #Trans #News

[friendofthecrows]

Finished my 31 page long forensic anthropology final exam the page count of which does not include the three full-length and ridiculously in depth essay questions. It took twice the estimated time and I've been looking at a screen so long I feel like one of those bog bodies with extensive adipocere formation that look weirdly preserved and yet exactly like you'd expect someone who was submerged in a bog for an extensive period to look. Maybe a 20 year PMI.

#forensic anthropology #college #hal rambles #things like this remind me of how much of a better fit forensics are for me than criminal justice #every criminal justice class is like 'okayyy i wrote a paragraph on only shooting people when they look scary where's my A' #(slight exaggeration but only slight. it's awful) #whereas forensic classes are like #'if you can't explain every current statistical validation issue in any of the subfields we'll be covering in order to explain this one #niche post-mortem scenario then dop the class now because we're for special-interest havers and people who speedread entire textbooks ONLY' #i like that #i always feel like 'the evil is defeated!' whenever i finish a huge project or exam because Man sleep is nice but still #the exception is fingerprints. it's all discourse and i mean there are internet discourse level things about fingerprints and every question #is about that #UNLESS it's asking you to actually do comparisons which is Worse. fingerprint examiners have done some evil to land themselves in that hell #the evil is called 'confirmation bias' and 'we have a backlog. I'm sure 5 points of similarity is fine' (it's not) #and i have to hear about it EVERY CRIMINALISTICS-CENTRIC CLASS along with like. basically callout posts for practicioners who are still #working??? #i don't like that #I'm never becoming a fingerprint examiner. not happening. I'd sooner sift bone fragments out of dirt for weeks

[er-cryptid]

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[nickythesimp0]

Forensic anthropology Is just so interesting to me like i’m a huge nerd when it comes to medical and anatomy things and plus i really like criminal justice so putting those together would be a perfect job for me 

#anthropology #forensic anthropology #Nicky rant