Archaeologists track down the earliest use of maize in the Mesoamerican area
When corn first entered people's lives, it was likely in the form of an alcoholic liquor.
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Largest and oldest Maya monument forces archaeologists to rethink how the civilization evolved
There's more than one hot item in the state of Tabasco.
For the first time in over a century, Norway will explore a new Viking ship burial site
The enormous ship marks the burial site of a king or queen.
Archaeologists confirm location of elusive Spanish fort in Florida
The fort was home to one of the first Jesuit missions in North America
This well might be the oldest wood structure in the world
It might not look like much, the well dates from 7,275 years ago -- making it the oldest wooden object ...
A new “ghost lineage” of humans found in Africa
DNA analysis shows a 'profoundly different' landscape than we thought.
Ostrich eggshell beads reveal cultural evolution in Africa
Researchers show how cultural changes in Africa over the past 10,000 years can be tracked using the size of eggshell ...
Landmark historic street discovered under Jerusalem, built by Pontius Pilate
It's a finding at the intersection of history and religion.
Humans started cooking and eating starch 120,000 years ago
Mankind has been cooking starches for a long, long time.
Prehistoric stone tools were invented multiple times before becoming a staple
It was a crucial and defining moment in human evolution.
Researchers reconstruct the ‘lost plains’ of now-submerged Doggerland
Researchers are looking to find a 'lost' continent.
Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations
Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.
This legendary massacre may have been started by a children’s game
Talk about eye for an eye...
Did the Maya civilization really use chocolate as currency? New study suggests so
I say we bring back this currency.
Hundreds of children and llamas were sacrificed in ghastly 15th century ritual
This grisly discovery is unprecedented.
Ancient haute cuisine — Mesolithic people had caviar feast
It was a fishy affair.
Archaeologists discover 4,000 year-old-game in rock shelter. It’s called “58 Holes”
People love to play games.
Archaeologists uncover Roman baths in Syria
It's a remarkable find, but it's only the first step.
Chinese archaeologists discover evidence of skull surgery in ancient, sophisticated hospital
It's an important finding, from one of China's richest archaeological sites.
Climate change caused the demise of flourishing Ancient civilization
There's a lesson to be learned from today.
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