Following a New Trail of Crumbs to Agriculture’s Origins
Archaeologists have found tiny pieces of ancient bread from hunter-gatherers that predate agriculture by about 4,000 years.
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The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman Britain
The science is clear—early London was a multicultural society. Still, some people refuse to believe it.
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Why Eradicating Polio Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Polio retains a foothold in Pakistan—and will likely continue to do so as long as basic health services are neglected.
Chimpanzees Can’t Tell Us Much About Being Human
Although there is merit in recognizing how we resemble our primate relatives, sometimes we need to understand what sets our species apart.
