Archaeology

A bitter battle can wage over human remains before they rest in peace.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Mammoths died, and farmers domesticated pumpkins, squash, and gourds.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Skeletons reveal medieval people ingested lead from fancy pottery.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Middle East group was among first to begin agriculture, settlements, and catered funerals.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
8,500-year-old skeleton at center of long-churning debate over the fate of human remains
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Ancient Romans ate meals most Americans would recognize.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Archaeologists report new findings about the Continental army’s winter of discontent.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Research shows how salt in the environment can destroy ancient buildings and art.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
What happens when the last person to speak a language dies?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Comparing carbon atoms among mummies reveals vegetarian diets.
Alexander Hellemans, Contributor
To learn about life as a Neanderthal look at children’s graves.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Comparing Native American and Siberian languages suggests a 10,000-year stopover.
Ker Than, Contributor