The Scientific Sorcery of Radiocarbon Dating
An archaeologist explains why figuring out an object's age is harder than you think.
The Scientific Sorcery of Radiocarbon Dating
Archaeology
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Why We Buy Weird Things in Times of Crisis
With COVID-19 making its way around the United States, people are emptying stores of toilet paper. Archaeology throws a light on other bouts of odd consumer behavior.
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When Marine Mammals Clash With Archaeological Heritage
On California’s San Miguel Island, seals and sea lions are taking a heavy toll on the area's cultural treasures.
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Neanderthals Traversed Vast Distances
Stone tools reveal the expansive regions connecting Europe to Asia covered by our explorer cousins.
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Spy Plane Photos Open Windows Into Ancient Worlds
Decades-old photography from the U-2 spy program now offers a time machine to see traces of the historical and ancient past.
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What Bacterial Cultures Reveal About Ours
Dairying is one of the great puzzles of history. An archaeologist set out to unravel it and, in the process, discovered Mongolia's hidden wealth of endangered microbes.