The Surprising Ways Inventions and Ideas Spread in Ancient Prehistory
You can learn a lot about humanity from the first technological revolutions of more than 10,000 years ago.
Political Collapse: Lessons From Fallen Empires
The conflictive political culture of the contemporary U.S. presents striking parallels to the conditions preceding civilization collapse of the past.
The Olympics: Origins, Events & Modern Reinvention
An interview with Dr. Paul Cartledge.
The Architectural and Archaeological Legacy of the Christian Persecution
For contemporary archeologists hoping to come upon the leftovers of the Rome of the Caesars, they must often search beneath the ubiquitous layers of the Rome of the Popes.
The Milpa Cycle
The way the ancient Maya used their forest environment was key to their development and prosperity as a civilization, and, contrary to the traditional or conventional conceptions about the...
Seeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher and the Color of Cognition
Extensive ocher use reflects the culture and cognitive abilities of early humans, who inherited an affinity for red from primate ancestors.
Property and Debt in Ancient Rome
The ancient Roman concept of property was essentially creditor-oriented. As Rome’s power grew, practices quickly became predatory.
Why Culture Is Not the Only Tool for Defining Homo sapiens in Relation to Other Hominins
We need a broad comparative lens to produce useful explanations and narratives of our origins across time.
Otium and the Roman Dream
Ancient Rome's rich and famous lived in enviable style and excess, and the Roman villa was its quintessence.
The Ten Tombs
A renowned scholar shares his perspective and research on fascinating tombs and finds bearing on the historical Jesus and his times.
Uncovering Homer & Troy
An Interview with Dr. Paul Cartledge: Homer and the truth behind the ancient city of Troy.
The Evolution of the Human Pair Bond
One of the adaptations of humans in evolution lies in our predominant mating system: monogamy.
Excavating & Drawing in Oaxaca: Discussions with Archaeologist Guy Hepp
An interview with archaeologist Guy Hepp about his experience and knowledge related to the ancient people of Oaxaca in current-day southwestern Mexico.
National Geographic Wayfinder Award Recipient – Aliaa Ismail and the New Era of Techno-Archaeology
Aliaa Ismail pioneers the 'magic' and use of technology to make ancient Egypt accessible to everyone.
Sufi Stories: A Calming Refuge for Mental Well-being and Moral Upliftment
Ancient Sufi writings transcend the barriers of religion and spirituality and impart wisdom in good living, mental health and morality.
Cleopatra Through the Ages
An interview about Cleopatra with Professor Paul Cartledge.
The Larger-than-Life Story of the Egyptian Mummy: An Interview with Dr. Salima Ikram
Richard Marranca interviews one of Egypt’s foremost authorities on ancient Egyptian mummies and mummification.
Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, and the Lost Tomb
Author and Egyptologist Nicolas Reeves presents his view that the tomb of Tutankhamun was, in fact, originally intended for Nefertiti, and that part of the tomb of the great...
