The Mastodon in the Room
As new discoveries shake up the timeline of when people first came to the Americas, how do we decide what’s true?
The Mastodon in the Room
Archaeology
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How Do We Know Which Historical Accounts Are True?
For many years, scholars believed oral history was no more accurate than mythology. It turns out they were wrong.
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Ritual Sacrifice May Have Shaped Dog Domestication
An ancient Arctic site suggests a complex relationship between humans and dogs.
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How an Archaeological Experiment Revealed California’s Ancient Past
Complex toolmaking strategies were the heart of survival on San Nicolas Island.
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As Seas Rise, Ancient Footprints Are Revealed
Coastlines around the world boast hints of ancient humans who gathered and traveled along the edges of the world, where land meets sea.
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Why Are Some Caves Full of Shoes?
An archaeologist explores how shoes have embodied our identities through the ages.