Society And Culture
September 1955
Prehistoric Stone Balls--a Mystery
Hundreds dot the Costa Rican jungle, as baffling as the monuments of Stonehenge.
Far from the Forests of the Night
Tigers and other “exotics” have become hefty commodities in the U.S.
Meet the Alloparents
Shared child care may be the secret of human evolutionary success.
China Syndrome
An Internet guide to the technological wonders of the Middle Kingdom
November 1989
The Creation Myths of Cooperstown
Or why the Cardiff Giants are an unbeatable and appropriately named team.
May 2004
Egypt’s Young and Restless
Through Islam and the Internet, a new generation seeks its fair share.
Mental Mirrors
Special cells in the brain mimic the actions and intentions of others, forming the basis of empathy and social connections.
December 2007–January 2008
Skating through the Ages
Skaters have been speeding up over the centuries, thanks to better footwear.
Body English
An Internet guide to gestures, signs and body language
August–September 1966
Shakespeare in the Bush
An American anthropologist set out to study the Tiv of West Africa and was taught the true meaning of Hamlet.
