Archaeologists have analyzed chemical residues from ceramic vases at the city of Cotzumalhuapa, Guatemala, revealing physical evidence of tobacco use in Mesoamerica, likely for ritual… Read More »Archaeological analysis reveals evidence of liquid tobacco consumption in ancient Mesoamerica
Archaeologists differentiate between different periods of human prehistory through a combination of chronological dating methods, material culture analysis, stratigraphy, and interdisciplinary research. Human prehistory encompasses… Read More »How do archaeologists differentiate between different periods of human prehistory?
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the United States grappled with intense anti-Chinese sentiment, particularly among working-class laborers who perceived Chinese workers as economic… Read More »Archaeological analysis of pig teeth uncovers unexpected diet in historic Chinatown
Archaeology, as a discipline, is the scientific study of the human past through the examination of material remains, artifacts, structures, and environmental data. It seeks… Read More »What is archaeology?