While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
From medieval villages in Transylvania to war-torn countries in South America and North Africa, evidence of human endurance and strength is everywhere—even in the midst of devastation.
America’s Postindustrial FuturesThe current administration’s controversial “America First” trade policies have tapped into a pervasive feeling of abandonment across the postindustrial United States. But not all former factory workers are interested in reviving American industry.
Is Space a Human Place?For millennia, Homo sapiens have looked up at the stars—but only recently have we started to consider what it will be like to live among them.
The Skeletons in the Museum ClosetCan natural history museums justify their collections of human remains?
How Men Stole CivilizationFor too long, we have failed to recognize the most important elements of a truly civilized society: political wisdom, cooperation, kindness … and women.
The Oldest True Stories in the WorldEvidence gathered in recent years shows that some ancient narratives contain remarkably reliable records of real events.
In Spain’s Silence, Francisco Franco’s Memory EchoesThe dictator’s ghost has been haunting Spain for more than 40 years. It is high time for the country to confront its history.
Why Can’t Most Humans Drink Milk?A 3,200-year-old piece of cheese from Egypt is providing more evidence about how humans evolved to consume dairy products.
The Mastodon in the RoomAs new discoveries shake up the timeline of when people first came to the Americas, how do we decide what’s true?
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.
