Phrases like “he’s history” imply the past is something forgotten, out of reach, and irrelevant. But history is where we find the tragedies and triumphs, love stories, adventure, and drama that make up the story of humankind. It’s where we learn about ourselves. … [Read more...]
Archaeology-Themed Books
There's way more to dig into (get it?) about archaeology! Start with one of these books. … [Read more...]
What’s Your Favorite Archaeological Discovery?
By (literally) uncovering history, archaeologists help us learn knew things about our past, present, and future. But their work ranges from the legendary—think of Hiram Bingham, the first person in the Western world to lay eyes on Machu Picchu—to the commonplace, like when kids … [Read more...]
Review: Brave New World
Jacob Noblett, a twelfth grader from North Carolina, recommends Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley. … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: The Lost World and Journey to the Center of the Earth
As we explained in this month's feature article, archaeology—which is focused on human history—is different from paleontology—which is focused on other species. But these two fields are often thought of together: when many people imagine ancient human history, … [Read more...]