Archaeology’s Search for History Hidden in Ice
As high-elevation ice patches melt due to climate change, artifacts and stories long held in ice are being revealed. This fragile heritage needs to be acknowledged and protected.
Archaeology’s Search for History Hidden in Ice
Archaeology
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How a Eurasian Steppe Empire Coped With Decades of Drought
Centuries before the Mongols took over the Eurasian steppe, the horse nomads of the Uyghur Empire responded to an epic drought through clever trade deals and unlikely alliances.
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Meet Archaeology’s Beer Can Man
One scholar has found in the humble, rusty beer can a trusty time capsule.
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What the Archaeology of Night Reveals
Studying ancient peoples' nocturnal lives shows us why we should begin working to reclaim the darkness.
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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.
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What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper?
Hint: It involved a long stick, sea sponge, and bucket of vinegar.