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In south-east Asia, betel nut chewing has been practiced since antiquity. The plants contain compounds that enhance the ...
Curators at the National Museum of World Culture in Sweden recently invited a group of Zambian women to help understand the meaning of some ancient artifacts and the communities that used them. Samba ...
These artworks might be ancient but they still form a major part of the everyday lives of those who practice Hinduism, ...
Archaeologists in Mexico have finally discovered the 'Land of the White Jaguar,' a stronghold for Maya rebels for nearly 110 ...
Astonishing new archaeological finds and ancient DNA analysis leave no doubt that throughout prehistory women were rulers, ...
Evidence from Tinshemet Cave in Israel shows that early human groups shared similar burial practices, including deliberate ...
Feasting is more than just about filling bellies; it's a way to connect, celebrate, and strengthen familial and social ties.
University of Houston professors Arlen and Diane Chase have been excavating the same site in Belize for nearly 40 years.
A team of archaeologists excavating the ancient Maya city of Caracol discovered the tomb of its first ruler, which contained ...
“The Hittites were uniquely interested in recording rituals in foreign languages,” Daniel Schwemer, head of the Chair of ...