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Ancient Aztec Records Reveal Unknown Modern Earthquake Risk

Scientific examinations of historical accounts suggest that up to 40 percent of Mexico’s population lives along a zone that is more seismically active than suspected.
Early Humans Reached Greek Island 200,000 Years Ago, Changing Picture of Spread From Africa

Nobody looked for Neanderthals or early Homo sapiens on islands because it was thought they weren’t seafaring – but back then, the Aegean wasn’t a sea.
Sprawling Ancient Cambodian City Revealed By Jungle-Penetrating Lasers

LiDAR technology in conjunction with ground-based surveys have allowed archaeologists to determine the boundaries of the ancient city of Mahendraparvata dating back more than 1,200 years.
Which US States are Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Several US states and cities have done away with Columbus Day celebrations in deference to Native Americans.
The World’s Oldest Leftovers, Left in Pleistocene Storage Containers

Humans have been saving leftovers for at least 200,000 to 400,000 years.