October 28, 2026
Çatalhöyük’s Roof-Top Routes Reveal a Different Kind of Neolithic Settlement
In this ancient settlement on Turkey’s Konya Plain, homes stood shoulder to shoulder and people moved across their roofs. The…
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October 28, 2026
Great Zimbabwe: The Stone City Built by Southern Africa’s Medieval Kingdom
Built without mortar between the 11th and 15th centuries, Great Zimbabwe was a major center of African life and trade.…
October 28, 2026
Hadrian’s Wall Was More Than a Barrier: Inside Rome’s Northern Frontier
Stretching across northern England, Hadrian’s Wall joined forts, gates and watchtowers into a working frontier whose purpose was to manage…
September 5, 2026
What Prescott Looked Like in 1901: A Map of the City’s Early Years
A 1901 Sanborn fire insurance map preserved by the Library of Congress offers a fascinating look at Prescott as it…
September 5, 2026
The Statue of Liberty: More Than a Symbol of New York
A Gift Across the Atlantic n The Statue of Liberty was presented by France to the United States and dedicated…