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Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
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A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era.
Identifying Biological Sex from Skeletal Remains
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Two experts conduct a virtual autopsy on skeletal remains from Roman Britain.
Competing Theories for Nail Found in Heel Bone
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An osteoarcheologist explores possible explanations for a nail found through a heel bone.
Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
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Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
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Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
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Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
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Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
3D Modeling Brings a 4th-Century Basilica Back to Life
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After excavating its remains, scientists see what the Iznik basilica may have looked like.
A Revolutionary Use of Iron
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Eiffel’s use of iron to build his tower represented a radical architectural shift.
Gustave Eiffel’s Credentials
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Gustave Eiffel had a lengthy résumé before he built his namesake tower.
A Collector Shows Off His Dinosaurs
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A collector talks his love of dinosaurs and shows off the displays in his home.
Selling the Largest Triceratops Ever Found
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The original buyer and seller of “Big John” discuss their feelings about the sale.
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