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.
How do our societies change in the face of apocalypse, and what can we do to ensure our survival?
The Hidden Resilience of “Food Desert” NeighborhoodsAnthropologists and other scholars are delving into the plight of urban communities where people struggle to meet their nutritional needs. In the process, these researchers are discovering the power—and limits—of self-reliance.
As Seas Rise, Ancient Footprints Are RevealedCoastlines around the world boast hints of ancient humans who gathered and traveled along the edges of the world, where land meets sea.
Why Are Some Caves Full of Shoes?An archaeologist explores how shoes have embodied our identities through the ages.
The Incas’ Knotty HistoryImagine 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.
