195 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
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| anthropology | 22 (11.3%) | 7 | 5 |
| humans | 13 (6.7%) | 38 | 14 |
| people | 12 (6.2%) | 15 | 10 |
| human | 11 (5.6%) | 5 | 9 |
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r/AskAnthropology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskAnthropology
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Why do almost all humans on earth hide their genitals?
Why Does Western Adulthood Feel Like (You, Your Partner, and Nobody Else)When the Village Disappears?
If James Frazer’s The Golden Bough is now considered seriously flawed or outdated, where can I find modern, readable, and academically reliable treatments of the same subjects such as myth, ritual, sacrifice, magic, religion, and comparative folklore?
When did humans start wearing clothing and what did they cover up first and why?
Did ancient hunters “pin cushion” their quarry?
strange question but im extremely curious, do we know how prehistoric women (specifically) dealt with period pains???
Looking for good Anthropology books for general reading
As an anthropologist, what's one thing you wish more people knew in your field?
Why weren't Ostriches domesticated back in the classical era? Especially during the Roman era.
For Those Who've Studied A Wider Range of Cultures, Are There Truly No Laws That Are Fairly Universal to Every Civilization?
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r/AskAnthropology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskAnthropology
What's the best time to post on r/AskAnthropology?
Based on posting volume, r/AskAnthropology is most active on Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskAnthropology?
r/AskAnthropology averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskAnthropology get?
Posts on r/AskAnthropology average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskAnthropology get most?
On r/AskAnthropology, most posts are text posts (100%)