The case of the missing areolae
An anthropological analysis of why classic paintings lack areolae and the cultural meanings of breasts.
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Kirsten Bell
anthropologist, not the actress.
Kirsten Bell
- May 15
- 5 min
Tech is changing what it means to have a dominant hand
An anthropological analysis of the ways technology is changing patterns of handedness.
Kirsten Bell
- May 1
- 11 min
Hygiene, swimming pools and the French obsession with budgie smugglers
An anthropological analysis of the French obsession with wearing speedos in swimming pools.
Kirsten Bell
- Feb 24
- 6 min
The Dentist Who Hated Me
The angry letter I received from the president of an association of cosmetic dentistry and my response.
Kirsten Bell
- Feb 20
- 4 min
Going to the dentist bites
An Australian anthropologist reflects on the North American obsession with perfect teeth.
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