Ancient Maya cosmic map challenges social hierarchy theories
Archaeologists uncover ancient Maya cosmic map, challenging social hierarchy theories.
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Black Death myths traced to 14th-century poem
Centuries of misinformation about the Black Death's spread originated from a single 14th-century poem, new research reveals.
Negative stereotypes shaped U.S. policies toward Puerto Rico
Negative stereotypes of Puerto Ricans shaped U.S. policies, contributing to economic decline and unequal citizenship.
Bacteria may have worsened Napoleon's retreat from Russia
Two fever-causing bacteria found in soldiers' teeth may have worsened Napoleon's disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.
Early South American hunters primarily hunted megafauna, new study reveals
Early humans in South America relied heavily on megafauna like giant sloths for food, challenging climate change as the sole cause of their extinction.
Moai statues 'walked' to their platforms, study finds
New study reveals how Easter Island's massive Moai statues were moved: they walked.
Oldest known mummies found in Southeast Asia
The world's oldest known mummies date back to 12,000 years ago in Southeast Asia, revealing a widespread and ancient practice of deliberate mummification.
Bear Skull Reveals Roman Gladiator Fights
Roman gladiator bear skull shows cage marks and fractures.
Ancient skeleton reveals first act of violence in Southeast Asia.
A 12,000-year-old skeleton shows humanity's first known act of violence in Southeast Asia, revealing a painful death from infection.
Ancient pit reveals 6,000-year-old war trophies and public torture spectacles.
6,000-year-old pits in France reveal severed arms and brutalized skeletons, suggesting public torture spectacles to celebrate victories.