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How to Make Olive Oil Like the Ancient Egyptians
Press your olives following archaeological clues provided on wall paintings and reliefs.
Es Migjorn Gran, Spain
Cova des Coloms
The largest cave on the island of Menorca was likely the site of Iron Age rites and rituals.
cults
An Ancient Roman Cult's Rituals Included Feasting, Fire, and Floor Cleaning
To uncover new clues about the secretive world of Mithraism, scientists considered evidence right at their feet.
museums
Uncovering the Secrets of a Forgotten Viking Town
The remnants of Borgund were buried in the dirt for centuries and then sat in museum storage for decades.
Mġarr, Malta
Ta' Hagrat Temples
At more than 5,000 years old, these structures are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.
science
Unearthing Ancient Sudan's Powerful, Complex Past
Archaeological work at Tombos reveals the stories of people who lived more than 4,000 years ago—and inspires new interest from the people who live there today.
science
Making Prehistoric Cave Art in Spain Was an All-Ages Activity
Children and even infants joined adults in making their marks, say archaeologists.
Towaoc, Colorado
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.
science
How Radar Is Helping Track Down Lost Indigenous Gravesites
It's getting easier to find potential remains non-invasively—but that's just one step in a long and painful process.
Loíza, Puerto Rico
Piñones
Archaeological sites and great food inside the island's largest mangrove forest.
Utuado, Puerto Rico
Tanamá River
Drift through underground caves on a tube.
Mexico City, Mexico
Temple of Ehecatl-Quetzalcoatl
Underneath the historic center of Mexico City, the remains of a temple dedicated to the Aztec god of the wind.
exploration
Was There Treasure Buried Under Lyon?
Since their discovery more than 60 years ago, the "Fishbones" tunnels beneath the French city have been an enigma.
disasters
In 1980, an Earthquake Destroyed an Italian Town—and Revealed Another
In Conza today, millennia of history seem to exist all at the same time.
Karonga, Malawi
Karonga Museum
A cultural center on the shores of Lake Malawi dedicated to preserving Karonga’s past and present, including the fossilized remains of the Malawisaurus.
Aztec, New Mexico
Aztec Ruins National Monument
The hallowed remains of a 900-year old Ancestral Pueblo great house.
archaeology
In Peru, an Ancient Site May Revive a Modern Community
An hour's drive from central Lima, locals hope to preserve Huaycán's glorious past and improve their own future.
Kapilvastu, Nepal
Kudan Archaeological Site
The site where Sakyamuni Buddha first met his father after achieving enlightenment.
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