5 Articles

Societies With a Legacy of Herding: More Prone to Current Day Violence
A culture that valorized revenge among pre-industrial herders resonates today

The Long-Term Political Influence of Immigrants
Europeans brought an appreciation of social welfare programs that still resonates

Using Ancestral Characteristics to Study Modern Economics
A database of pre-industrial sampling supports historical and ethnographic research

A Stabler Climate Means Stronger Traditions
The link between environmental stability and cultural change explains why cultures evolve

A History of Plough-Based Farming Leads to Fewer Girls
Modern-day gender ratios are linked to countries’ agricultural roots