The Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples of Canada—First Nations, Inuit, and Métis—are central to anthropology because they embody diverse cultural systems, histories, and identities that continue to shape Canada’s social fabric. Anthropologists study their languages, traditions, material culture, and colonial encounters to understand both continuity and change in Indigenous life. 🌍 Who Are the Aboriginal Peoples of…

The Abbevillian is one of the earliest recognized stone tool traditions in Europe, dating to roughly 600,000–400,000 years ago. It represents a Lower Paleolithic industry characterized by large, bifacial hand axes and crude flake tools, discovered near Abbeville in northern France. 🪨 Origins and Discovery Location: Named after Abbeville, a town in the Somme Valley,…

Abalone holds a unique place in anthropology as both a biological resource and a cultural symbol, linking human societies to the ocean through food, trade, art, and spirituality. Its shells and meat have been central to Indigenous traditions, global cuisines, and modern conservation debates, making it a rich subject for anthropological study. 🐚 Abalone in…