On the Frontier of an Empire
The Roman fort of Vindolanda in northern England has revealed a fascinating glimpse into the personal lives of people on the cusp between Imperial Rome and indigenous British tribes.
The Rise and Fall of a Maya Polity
Excavations are beginning to provide clues to understanding the rise of divine kingship, urbanization, and collapse at an ancient Maya site in Belize.
Old Vero
A Pleistocene smoking gun in southeast Florida hints at a human presence pre-dating the oldest defined Paleoindian culture in North America.
A Pharaoh’s Nautical Tomb
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Egyptian nautical theme and the remains of a funerary boat in a pharaonic tomb deep in the desert at Abydos.
Exploring the Roots of Modern Humanity
Popular Archaeology interviews internationally acclaimed archaeologist Dr. Christopher Henshilwood on the origins of behaviorally modern humans.
Sterkfontein: A History of Evolution in the Cradle of Humanity
Old and new finds come together to deepen the record of human evolution at the famous South African cave system.
Fortress on the Edge of Kingdoms
The site of Ein Hatzeva stands out as a monumental reminder of where an ancient Judaean kingdom staked a strategic foothold.
Where Hominins Became Human
Coastal cave systems in South Africa could hold keys to unraveling the mystery about when and where modern humans were born.
The Opulence Beneath: A Short Pictorial
Archaeologists have revealed rich homes of ancient Jerusalem’s priestly upper crust, from a time when Caiaphas and Jesus walked the Old City’s streets.
King John’s Palace
What archaeology and research has revealed about a lost medieval royal palace in the heart of England's Sherwood Forest.
George Washington’s Forgotten Slaves
A team of archaeologists and volunteers are now uncovering the traces of long-forgotten and nameless graves of many of George Washington’s enslaved servants.
In Search of the Historical Jesus
The recent controversial discoveries, and a renowned scholar’s quest to uncover the historical truth about Jesus of Nazareth.
Before Clovis: Ancient Voyages and New Data
Scientists are shifting their thinking about the first peopling of the Americas.
The Mystery of Flores
Findings from the remarkable hominin remains found on the Island of Flores continue to pique the interest of the scientific world.
The Canadian Iceman
Lessons from the Past: The Story of Kwäday Dän Ts'ìnchi
Pushing the Prehistoric Fringe
A recently examined mammoth tells a story of a possible human presence in the Arctic at least 45,000 years ago.
Uncovering the Citadel of El Pilar
An unusual, isolated ancient Maya complex has archaeologists digging for answers.
Spears of the Ancient Huntsman
The unprecedented finds at a site in Germany are changing what we know about Paleolithic humans.
History in the Teeth
How 'reading' and studying the teeth of long-deceased people can shed light on past lives, deaths, and health conditions.
Joya de Cerén: An Intimate Portrait of the Ancient Maya
Remarkably preserved in volcanic ash, a Maya village yields an unprecedented picture of ancient small-town Central American life.
