Discover the Human World
Some believe militant Islamists are motivated by a hatred of freedom. But actually, acts of terrorism are a concoction of historical, social and psychological factors, according to those who study the issue. Read more
Sociologist Emile Durkheim believed rituals unite people through shared experiences and led them to identify with the group. Now sociologists have found evidence for the theory at the world’s largest sporting event. Read more
Ground-penetrating radar, underwater diving and bio-skeletal remains are just the top layer of their relentless dig into history. Read more
Social science confirms that people like certain kinds of places better than others. But why? Is it natural beauty? Adventure? Culture? Such questions have implications for how we preserve our special places and build into our environment. Read more