Endangered ancient Maya sites saved
Maya Research Program acquires land that includes at least two ancient Maya settlements yet to be excavated, saving them from almost certain destruction from agricultural clearing.
Archaeology helps recreate picture of eve of the American War of Independence
The public can see a virtual representation of colonial Williamsburg, a city where independence began, as it appeared just before the American Revolutionary War.
Archaeologists uncover new finds at historic Jamestown
A possible well, other artifacts unearthed at the early colonial James Fort site.
Study shows U.S. public views on human evolution
Clear majority of adults believe humans evolved over time.
Genetic diversity in human evolution led to being taller and smarter
Study suggests those born to parents with diverse genetic backgrounds have tended to be taller and think faster.
Inka Road still a monumental achievement after 500 years
Museum highlights what makes the ancient Inka Road one of the greatest engineering marvels of all time.
Early European modern human had a close Neanderthal ancestor
DNA analysis of a 40,000-year-old human jawbone from Romania suggests that an early modern group of humans interbred with Neanderthals soon after their first arrival in Europe.
The First Peoples airs on PBS
Documentary series explores the emergence and global dominance of the world's lone surviving human species: Homo sapiens, otherwise known as modern humans.
Scarlet macaw skeletons point to early emergence of Pueblo hierarchy
New radiocarbon dating of bird remains from New Mexico site suggest that long-distance trade networks began at least 150 years earlier than thought.
Like being there: Walking through an ancient Roman town
The emerging miracle of non-invasive archaeology reveals an ancient Roman town in unprecedented detail. This video shows the remarkable result.
Gold Sun Disc from time of Stonehenge revealed to the public
Rare Bronze Age gold artifact found in burial mound in Wiltshire, U.K.
Kennewick Man closely related to modern Native Americans
International collaborative study shows that the 'Ancient One' is related to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State.
I Stood Here for Rome
The clear imprints of the soles of Roman soldiers' footwear leave rare personal signatures at an ancient Roman enclave.
Walking dead among the ancient Greeks?
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that ancient Greeks believed the dead could rise up from their graves.
When modern Eurasia was born
Modern Eurasian populations are a product of major migrations beginning in the Bronze Age, suggests DNA study.
Key Artifacts from ISIS-endangered Palmyra, Syria on View at the Freer and Sackler Galleries
3-D Scan of Rare Funerary Bust Will Be Available to Explore and Download
Glimpsing prehistory in today’s Amazon rainforest
From sightings of isolated forest people to ancient geoglyphs in the landscape, the Amazon’s fragile jungle ecosystem is a reminder of a lost prehistory.
The First Australians?
Latest analysis of finds at prehistoric site supports early arrival of modern humans in Australia.
Archaeologists return to prehistoric sanctuaries on island of Menorca, Spain
Site shows human occupation as early as 1500 BCE. Scientists recruit students and volunteers to help.
