Stringing Together an Ancient Empire’s Stories
Anthropologist Sabine Hyland attempts to uncover the messages held in twisted and colored Andean cords called khipus.
Stringing Together an Ancient Empire’s Stories
Memory
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What Do Monuments Reveal About Their Makers?
An archaeologist ponders memorials—from the Monti gate to the Taj Mahal—and finds clues about the reasons people want to be remembered.
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Do You Dream What I Dream?
An anthropologist investigates what unites and distinguishes the human universal of dreaming.
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Excavating Long-Buried Stories From the Nazi Era
In a discussion with Reinhard Bernbeck, he delves into the origins and ethics of conducting archaeological investigations of the Nazi period.
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Japan’s Wartime Past Looms Large Over Militarization Efforts
A community's memories are shaping its resistance to the Japanese government's plan to build a new defensive missile system.
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The Oldest True Stories in the World
Evidence gathered in recent years shows that some ancient narratives contain remarkably reliable records of real events.