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Ancestors of Emojis
Ancestors of Emojis
Anthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger studies ancient cave drawings found around the world. In California's Mohave Desert, Genevieve explores the cave drawings of the ancient Coso tribe and what these symbols can teach us about how the tribes hunted and communicated. She calls them the ancestors of emojis.
Grades
5 - 12
Subjects
Anthropology
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Last Updated
October 19, 2023
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