The ancient Maya site of Xno'ha may provide another window on the structure of Maya society.
Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Aramean City in Israel
Excavated for the first time in 2013, the "city of the silver hoard" will see additional excavations in 2014.
Ancient Skeleton Yields Earliest Complete Example of Human Cancer
Found at archaeological site of Amara West in northern Sudan, the find could shed light on evolution and history of the disease.
Study Reveals New Insight on Why Humans Became Light-Skinned in Europe
Genetic tests on ancient and modern European samples show certain selective pressures had a role.
Language Study Lends Support to Native American ‘Out-of-Beringia’ Theory
New linguistic evolutionary analysis supports a relationship between Native North American and Siberian languages.
Uncovering the Ancient Mysteries of Cosma
Archaeologists explore a prehistoric monumental complex in Peru.
Finding Answers to New Mysteries at Cahokia
A research expedition investigates a Mississippian culture earthen mound site in Illinois.
Digging on the Dark Side of Vesuvius
Archaeologists are uncovering new finds on the northern slopes of the infamous volcano.
Popular Archaeology Releases Its March 2014 Issue
New exclusive articles continue the online magazine's tradition of providing original, quality content to a growing global readership.
Roman Settlement Unearthed at Maryport
Archaeologists are exposing new finds at the largest Roman period civilian settlement along the Hadrian's Wall frontier.
Before They Were Native Americans, They Were Native Beringians
Researchers suggest that early migrants remained on the Bering Land Bridge for as much as 10,000 years before venturing into the Americas.
Modern Human Hunter-Gatherer Foraging Patterns May Provide Clues to the Past
Researchers study Hadza hunting and gathering strategies in Africa.
Do We Never Learn?
Archaeologists play role in study on world food security and effects of climate shock.
Scientists Create Genetic Map of History
Interactive map of human genetic mixing fills gaps in 4,000 years of recorded history.
Genetic Origins of High-Altitude Adaptations in Tibetans
Genome analysis reveals the 30,000-year-old origins of genetic adaptations for high altitude in Tibetans and suggests a novel mechanism for human adaptation.
Dating the Uluzzian
Scientists confirm age of a key prehistoric human tool technology in Italy.