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Archaeologists study artifacts, monuments, and other remains to get a better sense of human history. What they discover often rewrites humans' past and changes the way we think about our species.

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From newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments to ancient human DNA, fossil footprints, and lost cities, 2021 delivered ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new LiDAR survey of previously discovered Silk Road sites reveals a more sprawling ...

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More than 2000 metres above sea level, on a grassy mountain plateau in eastern Uzbekistan, two archaeologists out for a stroll discovered something astonishing. This chilly, wild landscape was once ...