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Archaeology


These toys were found through excavation reports, museum catalogue records, and the margins of one very expensive book.
Matt Hoffman|
Before Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash, it was a thriving city filled with busy homes and bustling streets.
Logan DeLoye|
From blood-red lakes to blacked-out islands, some of these Google Earth discoveries have mystified scientists—while others have clearer explanations.
Eden Gordon|
These now-extinct creatures, including the Anteosaurus and Nanuqsaurus, are total nightmare fuel.
Ivan Farkas|
A colossal volcanic eruption covered an ancient Mediterranean city in ash and preserved its remains until the present day—and no, we’re not talking about Pompeii.
Claire Cock-Starkey|
CaLea Johnson|
It turns out vultures are excellent, accidental collectors of history.
CaLea Johnson|
Tired of your local trails? Plan a hiking trip to one of these incredible ancient sites.
Lorna Wallace|

Environment


Psychology


Climate Change


Test your geography knowledge by identifying the five countries with the highest average annual temperatures.
Climate change is here—but what does that actually mean?
Eden Gordon|
CaLea Johnson|
Archaeologists have studied some of the world’s most important historic sites with the help of climate change—but those changes also threaten their survival.
Autumn Spanne|

Weather


Geology