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Mysterious Mounds: Uncovering Matagalpa Archaeology in Central Nicaragua
National Geographic explorer and archaeologist Alex Geurds is currently in the field investigating a unique, prehistoric, ceremonial center of stone circles in Central Nicaragua. Follow the expedition...
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Faces of the Past, Reflections of the Present at Archaeology Conference
Olmec features in this lowland Maya statuette provide evidence of cultural influence between groups once thought distinct. Archaeologists are becoming increasingly aware of the universality of this...
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3 Surprising Discoveries From the Archaeology of Food
The domestication of grains is richly preserved in the archaeological record of China and elsewhere, in the landscape, in preserved grains, and in the genetic stories hidden inside. (Photo by Jodi...
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Using High-Tech Photography to Reveal Ancient Rock Art
During the second part of our adventure into the dark realms deep within Dahaisi cave where legends say a giant white snake dwells, we discovered and documented an ancient pathway worn smooth by...
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Surprisingly Healthy Teeth Write a New Chapter in Ancient History
Very healthy teeth: oral biology and pathology is structured strongly by long-term patterns of diet. The people of Olmos demonstrated excellent oral health likely linked to a rather high-quality and...
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What Went Through My Head When I Found Out I Won the 2016 TED Prize
Archaeologist Sarah Parcak analyzes satellite imagery to see ancient sites from the air that she then excavates on the ground. She’s the winner of the 2016 TED Prize, and last week she shared her plan...
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Putting TED2016’s Biggest Ideas to Work for Archaeology
Satellite archaeologist Sarah Parcak got feedback on her vision of launching a citizen science platform for archaeology after speaking at TED2016. She appreciated the chance to learn from “the...
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Why I Didn’t Want to Study the Norse World—But I’m Very Glad I Did
Archaeologist Sarah Parcak digs at Point Rosee in Newfoundland, Canada. The smell of pine trees tickled her nose, but digging through the turf was hard work. If the site is confirmed to be Norse, it...
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Lust for Loot: Collecting Is Driving the Demand for Plunder
Last October, a story caught my attention. The Green family, best known for owning the craft store Hobby Lobby, was under investigation for the “illicit importation of cultural heritage from Iraq.”...
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A Sherlock-Worthy Look at an Ancient Horse Mummy
By William Taylor In the high subarctic steppes of Mongolia, extreme climate conditions sometimes produce strikingly well-preserved archaeological discoveries. These finds are responsible for much of...
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