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We are makers of history, yet we are also molded by it. The line connecting us to our ancestors spans decades, centuries, and millennia; the lessons learned from our progenitors are passed down the generations through timeless stories and discovered remnants of our enigmatic yet beautiful past. Modern Sciences recounts the passage of time, how humanity has shaped it, and how it has shaped humanity.
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
The Reality of Pseudoarchaeology
The video introduces the concept of pseudoarchaeology and its implications, explaining how pseudoarchaeological ideas, often based on misinterpreted…
The Oldest Permanent Human Settlement (So Far)
Karahan Tepe, an archaeological site in Southeastern Turkey, has revealed evidence of one of the oldest permanent human…
The Green Sahara
In 2000, a team led by paleontologist Paul Sereno made a groundbreaking discovery in the Sahara Desert. They…
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…
Paris Olympics 2024: faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven
Andy Miah, University of Salford For the first post-COVID Olympics, there are some major changes now in place…
Study Reveals Differences in Medieval Diets Based on Social Class in Southern France
At a Glance Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered new insights into medieval eating habits using stable isotopes,…
Finding a Lost Civilization With Baboons
Archaeologists have long been puzzled by the ancient Egyptian references to Punt, a land famed for its wealth…
Study Reveals Earthquakes Intensified Pompeii’s Destruction During 79 CE Eruption
At a Glance Researchers from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) and Pompeii Archaeological Park have…
Deadly crowd crush at Indian religious gathering shows how dangerous leaving an event can be
Milad Haghani, UNSW Sydney and Claudio Feliciani, University of Tokyo A catastrophe involving large crowds at a religious…