How Men Stole Civilization
For too long, we have failed to recognize the most important elements of a truly civilized society: political wisdom, cooperation, kindness … and women.
How Men Stole Civilization
Archaeology
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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?
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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.