Native American mound-builder society experienced rapid agricultural development
Fort Ancient culture maize agriculture intensified rapidly, then gradually declined over time, say researchers.
A Pre-Columbian population was poisoned
Much of a Pre-Columbian population in ancient Chile was poisoned by arsenic, say researchers.
Scientists discover early food production in Caribbean
Plants cultivated in Cuba 1500 years earlier than previously thought.
Archaeologists unearth remarkable and curious remains beneath car park in U.K.
Evidence suggests possible remains of legendary King Arthur, a skeleton with 'Harry Potter'-like spectacles, and a diminutive adult male with ‘hobbit-like’ features.
Cradle of Humankind Caves Yield New Ancient Dates
Results from new dating methods applied to Sterkfontein Caves generate new questions and answers related to human evolution.
King Richard III and Car Park Archaeology
What lies beneath parking lots in the U.K.? Beneath at least some of them, plenty, say archaeologists.
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Fortifications at Coastal Site in Israel
Continuing excavations to focus on 8th – 7th century BCE fortified compound.
Archaeologist Discovers Mysterious Ancient Maya Citadel
First uncovered through remote sensing, the jungle-shrouded complex has archaeologists both perplexed and amazed.
Geopolitics in Aztec-era Mesoamerica
Researchers find the obsidian trade reflected complex geopolitical relationships among the ancient states of Mexico.
Archaeologists discover clues to early formation of Maya sedentary life
The ancient site of Ceibal reveals how Maya populations eventually evolved into the great Maya centers.
Horse and camel hunting by prehistoric humans in North America
New dates for horse and camel butchering sites in Canada push the clock back.
Middle Stone Age Picnics on the Beach
Renewed research on South African coastal site shows short-term foraging treks by prehistoric hunter-gatherers for nutrient-rich marine life morsels.
Hollywood’s Famous Archaeologist Comes to Washington
Artifacts fictional and real make their debut in Washington, D.C. showing.
East African Fossil Finds Show Early Human Diversity
Early human fossils found at Koobi Fora in Kenya show some surprising features.
Researchers discover possible origin of Trieste, Italy
Discovery of early Roman military camp in Italy could have been the foundation of Trieste, say researchers.
Ancients Set Stage for Collapse of Teotihuacan
Conflicting interests within Teotihuacan's highly diverse, complex and internally competitive society set the ancient city-state up for eventual collapse, says researcher.
The Exodus: Myth or History?
In this Viewpoints interview by Ryan Cochrane, one scholar relates his controversial 'New Chronology' and how it supports the historicity of the biblical Exodus.
Smithsonian Takes Hall of Human Origins Across Country in New Traveling Exhibition
“Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” Set to Arrive at 19 U.S. Public Libraries.
Humans adapted to rainforest living much earlier than thought
Human foragers were relying on tropical rainforests for resources since at least 20,000 years ago, suggests study.
