Imagine a simple three-dimensional object that uses mathematics, history, accounting, and language to keep track of an amazing array of information. The Inca invented one over 500 years ago in Peru.
How Cutting-Edge Archaeology Can Improve Public HealthAn anthropologist’s study of rickets from archaeological sites might help dentists spot signs of vitamin D deficiency in children.
The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman BritainThe science is clear—early London was a multicultural society. Still, some people refuse to believe it.
In the Land of the Mammoth EatersOne archaeological site in Texas has yielded an astonishing amount of evidence that people have been in North America for over 15,000 years.
Is Cyclical Time the Cure to Technology’s Ills?We can continue our obsessive, harried pursuit of new technology, or we can relax and enjoy life more—but we can’t do both.
Archaeology’s Search for History Hidden in IceAs 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.
How a Eurasian Steppe Empire Coped With Decades of DroughtCenturies 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.
Meet Archaeology’s Beer Can ManOne scholar has found in the humble, rusty beer can a trusty time capsule.
What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper?Hint: It involved a long stick, sea sponge, and bucket of vinegar.
How Billy Graham Married Evangelism and Anthropology“America’s Pastor” left behind a complex legacy built on Christian worldviews and a deep sense of racial injustice. But, he wished for more.
