Indigenous Peoples
Easter Island's Ancient Population Never Faced Ecological Collapse, Suggests Another Study
New DNA analysis adds to growing research indicating the famous Pacific island did not collapse from overuse of resources before the arrival of Europeans
See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries
An upcoming exhibition will trace the history of the city's domesticated dogs, cats, horses and other animals
Researchers Unearth Mysterious Structure Beneath Maya Ball Court
Featuring painted stucco walls, the structure likely dates to between 200 and 600 C.E.
The World's Rarest Whale May Have Just Washed Ashore in New Zealand
No one has ever recorded a live sighting of the spade-toothed whale, but experts say the dolphin-like creature found earlier this month is "no doubt" a member of the elusive species
Bringing Auckland’s Volcanic Underworld to Light
Scientists are working to map and protect the city's underground tunnels so they aren’t destroyed during construction
Sticks Discovered in Australian Cave Shed New Light on an Aboriginal Ritual Passed Down for 12,000 Years
Both Western analyses and traditional Aboriginal knowledge helped the research team learn about a cultural practice dating to the last ice age
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans' Understanding of the Wilderness
Esteban, York and James Beckwourth charted the American frontier between the 16th and 19th centuries
16th-Century Skeletons of Children Infected With Smallpox Discovered in Peru
The toddlers' remains were buried around the beginning of the Spanish conquest of South America
Keeping the Spirit of Maine’s Wild Blueberry Harvest Alive
In the far reaches of New England, an unusual convergence of farmworkers renews an ancient and increasingly threatened agricultural practice
There’s a Better Way to Teach the California Gold Rush
A new lesson plan centers Native American perspectives on the violence of Western expansion
A Mass Grave of Maya Boys May Shed Light on Human Sacrifice in Chichén Itzá
Researchers have genetically tested the bones and made determinations of gender and family relations
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024
From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this year
130-Foot Snake Carving Slithers Through 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art Found in South America
The conspicuous reptile renderings spotted along the Orinoco River likely functioned as territorial markers, akin to pre-Colombian road signs
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Canoes Hidden Beneath a Wisconsin Lake
One of the vessels dates back around 4,500 years, making it the oldest ever found in the Great Lakes region
A Century Ago, This Law Underscored the Promises and Pitfalls of Native American Citizenship
The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
Oldest Known Aboriginal Pottery Discovered in Australia
Found on the island of Jiigurru, the 82 shards predate the arrival of Europeans by centuries, dating to between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago
Centuries-Old Maya Beekeeping Tools Unearthed in Mexico
Archaeologists in the Yucatán Peninsula found several stone lids used by the pre-Columbian civilization to collect honey from stingless bees
Hallucinogenic Plant Unearthed Beneath an Ancient Maya Ball Court
Researchers have found evidence of a nearly 2,000-year-old ceremonial offering at the site in present-day Mexico
Happy 400th Birthday to New Amsterdam, the Dutch Settlement That Became New York
In 1624, Dutch settlers arrived in Manhattan. Now, officials are marking the milestone with an honest examination of the past
Why the Daughter of an American Archaeologist Sent Her Father's Collection to Peru
Unlike many of his peers, John Howland Rowe viewed the country as a source of partnership, not a laboratory to play in
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