Uncovering the Ancient Mysteries of Cosma
Archaeologists explore a prehistoric monumental complex in Peru.
Finding Answers to New Mysteries at Cahokia
A research expedition investigates a Mississippian culture earthen mound site in Illinois.
Digging on the Dark Side of Vesuvius
Archaeologists are uncovering new finds on the northern slopes of the infamous volcano.
Popular Archaeology Releases Its March 2014 Issue
New exclusive articles continue the online magazine's tradition of providing original, quality content to a growing global readership.
Roman Settlement Unearthed at Maryport
Archaeologists are exposing new finds at the largest Roman period civilian settlement along the Hadrian's Wall frontier.
Before They Were Native Americans, They Were Native Beringians
Researchers suggest that early migrants remained on the Bering Land Bridge for as much as 10,000 years before venturing into the Americas.
Modern Human Hunter-Gatherer Foraging Patterns May Provide Clues to the Past
Researchers study Hadza hunting and gathering strategies in Africa.
Do We Never Learn?
Archaeologists play role in study on world food security and effects of climate shock.
Scientists Create Genetic Map of History
Interactive map of human genetic mixing fills gaps in 4,000 years of recorded history.
Genetic Origins of High-Altitude Adaptations in Tibetans
Genome analysis reveals the 30,000-year-old origins of genetic adaptations for high altitude in Tibetans and suggests a novel mechanism for human adaptation.
Dating the Uluzzian
Scientists confirm age of a key prehistoric human tool technology in Italy.
Researchers Investigate Archaic Greek City-State in Crete
Archaeologists resume excavations at ancient site in eastern Crete to reconstruct development of early Greek city-state.
New Clues to Neanderthal-Modern Human Interbreeding
New study suggests that about 20 percent of the Neanderthal genome lingers in modern populations.
Scientists Discover Cause of Devastating Plague of Justinian
Skeletal remains from 6th century Bavaria yield oldest pathogen genomes obtained to date.
Portrait of a Mesolithic Period Individual Emerges
Genome study of human remains recovered from a Mesolithic site in Spain provide clues to the individual's appearance.
