The ancient Maya in Mesoamerica had toxic levels of mercury, which could have caused mercury poisoning in their civilization. ...read more
From ancient wine to 14,400-year-old flatbread, these long-lost leftovers dish up lots of knowledge about the cultures who made them. ...read more
Climate change is causing glaciers to melt, which is revealing ancient artifacts like Ötzi the Iceman and materials for ancient reindeer hunts. ...read more