WNCLibrary: Anthropology: Web Resources

Web Research Tips

For help finding, evaluating, and using web-based resources, please see the following guides and tutorials:

Anthropology Resources, American Anthropological Association
A compilation of various anthropological websites, associations, and resources.
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History
A searchable database of full-text monographic volumes that include some of the great ethnographies of the 20th century, particularly on North American Indians.
American Museum of Natural History, Anthropology Division
Including over 200,000 digital images, the American Museum of Natural History's collections are an amazing resource for anthropological studies in the United States.

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology Tutorials, Palomar College
Created by Palomar College, these tutorials cover a host of cultural anthropological topics in an easy to understand format. Included in each section are tools to help students learn such as flashcards, quizzes, and a glossary of terms.

Biological Anthropology

The eSkeletons Project
The University of Texas at Austin has produced this online physical anthropology laboratory with animations and high-resolution three-dimensional digital images of the skeletons and bones of several primates, including humans.
Biological Anthropology Tutorials, Palomar College
Created by Palomar College, these tutorials cover a host of biological anthropological topics in an easy to understand format. Included in each section are tools to help students learn such as flashcards, quizzes, and a glossary of terms.
Becoming Human
Becoming Human brings together interactive multimedia, research and scholarship to promote greater understanding of the course of human evolution. Sponsored by the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University.

Archaeology

The Archaeology Channel
Created by the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), a non-profit organization, The Archaeology Channel (TAC) uses media to support archaeological education efforts.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology YouTube
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology offers videos about archaeology, Africa, Mayan culture, and stories of cultures and discoveries worldwide, past and present.
Interactive Digs, Archaeology Institute of America
An interactive way to experience archaeological excavations, this site allows users to view information and updates about live archaeological expeditions.

Nevada Archaeological and Anthropological Studies
Published by Nevada Humanities, this resource provides links to videos, articles, oral histories, and other information related to the anthropological and archaeological history of Nevada.