They buzz, hop, and make noises in the night. It is hard to miss the presence of insects. But for most, these…
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About 100 years ago, our galaxy was thought to encompass the entire universe. A century later, we’re observing things more than 13…
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We often assume that those who lived before us were inferior in intelligence and accomplishments, especially when we think of ancient medicine.…
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There’s something tantalizing about archaeology. It’s like watching a Sherlock Holmes mystery being solved right before our eyes. The clues are all…
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Nearly every city is built over an ancient site. The older the city, the greater the past that lies beneath. Sometimes, archaeologists…
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Lakes are liminal spaces. The world divides between what is above and what is below. They can also be spooky places where…
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When rock art is a little strange, things get interesting. Ranging from the controversial to the paranormal, some aren’t what they appear…
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“Horror is the natural reaction to the last 5,000 years of history.” – Robert Anton Wilson Imagine going out on a routine…
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At first glance, pottery shards appear the least glamorous items to come from a dig. But archaeologists love them. There are times…
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Also known as the Anasazi, the ancestral Pueblos were a prehistoric Native American nation. They left behind breathtaking buildings and mysterious graves.…