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Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia

New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Hidden in the Amazon Preview

Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis

Decoding Hieroglyphics Preview
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Decoding Hieroglyphics Preview

Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
Last Days of Pompeii Preview

Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams

Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp

Archaeology at Althorp Preview
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.