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Archaeology
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Surveying Archaeologists Across The Globe Reveals Deeper And More Widespread Roots Of The Human Age, The Anthropocene
Examples of how human societies are changing the planet abound – from building roads and houses, clearing forests…
2019-10-15
What Poop Can Teach Us About An Ancient City’s Downfall
Never underestimate the power of poop. After more than 1,000 years, it can still have a lot to…
2019-03-11
Protecting Heritage Is A Human Right
Technological advancements in archaeology in recent decades have produced amazing insights into the lives of ancient peoples. These…
2018-09-17
Lessons From The Past: How An Ancient Desert City Got Its Water
Century-old aerial photos help map an ancient Roman city’s infrastructure. By combining old and new aerial images, archaeologists…
2018-08-30
How The World’s First Cities Got Started
A 12,000-year-old “Stonehenge on steroids” transformed nomadic humans into members of complex societies. When the late German archaeologist…
2017-04-06
Modern Piercing Weapon Unraveling Ancient Cities Secrets
Archaeologists have discovered several medieval cities, buried beneath the forest floor in Cambodia: the largest is said to…
2016-07-04
The Tightrope Dance Of Our Agricultural Farming
Human use of land for crops and herds has completely altered the world’s landscapes. A new field of…
2016-02-03
What The Collapse Of Ancient Capitals Can Teach Us About The Cities Of Today
Warnings from history: Angkor was a thriving metropolis of 750,000 before a series of mega-monsoons made it unliveable.…
2015-02-07