Great towns of the Tswana: challenge and triumph in precolonial South Africa
Archaeology, history and ethnography tell the story of the Tlokwa, a proud and resourceful Tswana-speaking people who survived tumultuous times.
Cracking the Macaque Stone Tool Code
Primatologists and archaeologists have deciphered the complex code of marks and scratches that macaques leave on their stone tools.
Fire and Forge: Glimpsing the craft of an Ethiopian blacksmith
Rapid change in the Amhara region of Ethiopia has threatened traditional iron working crafts. We watch a blacksmith practicing his ancient skills.
Digital Badges: the future of credentials?
What are digital badges? Where did they come from, and how useful are they as indicators of educational or professional achievement?