Founded in 2005, Savage Minds came into being to offer a platform for "doing anthropology in public" and providing accessible discussions on sociocultural anthropology. The idea sparked from a desire to create a space where academics and the public could engage with anthropological topics in a well-written and understandable manner. The blog was founded by a group of anthropologists, including figures like Chris Zappia, and is now operated by a team of editors and contributors, with the site recently migrating to a new domain, anthrodendum.org, while maintaining an archive at savageminds.org. Today, Savage Minds (now anthrodendum.org) is mainly focused on sociocultural anthropology, academic discussions, and related fields, rather than general sports, politics, or entertainment. They are based online and have made a name for themselves among those looking for insightful commentary on anthropological issues, covering topics from the history of anthropological thought and current research to ethical considerations and the role of anthropology in society. One interesting fact: A unique fact about Savage Minds is that its name is inspired by the French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss's 1966 book, The Savage Mind. The original French title, Pensée Sauvage, was a pun meaning both "wild thought" and "wild pansies." Lévi-Strauss himself preferred the English title "Pansies for Thought," and the pansy has become the blog's mascot, symbolizing the intellectual and sometimes unruly nature of academic blogging.