What the Archaeology of Night Reveals
Studying ancient peoples' nocturnal lives shows us why we should begin working to reclaim the darkness.
What the Archaeology of Night Reveals
Archaeology
-
-
Ten Skeletons Bury a Right-Wing Talking Point
Contrary to some popular beliefs, today’s British population does not descend from one Anglo-Saxon heritage.
-
What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper?
Hint: It involved a long stick, sea sponge, and bucket of vinegar.
-
Do Clothes Make a Messiah?
Jesus' dress was simple—and probably scruffy. There's a reason that still matters.
-
How Chinese Immigrants Built—and Lost—a Shellfish Industry
They founded California’s first commercial abalone fisheries, but after a few short decades, they were forced out by institutional racism. Let’s not repeat the same mistakes with current and future immigrants.
-
Secrets of a Brothel Privy
The outhouse of a 19th-century Boston brothel might not be the first place you’d think to look for revealing clues about the past—but maybe it should be.