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What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion
From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...
Archaeologists have discovered a 1,600-year-old Maya altar, surrounded by children's bones
Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.
A first-timer’s guide to Kaunas, Lithuania’s timeless city
Enduring architecture and monumental landmarks meet innovative museums and forward-thinking gastronomy in Kaunas, a ...
Goats, gorges and Greek hospitality on a hiking adventure in Zagori
The footpaths that link the isolated mountain settlements of Zagori offer some of the most spectacular hiking in the whole of ...
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To build the cities of the future, we must get out of our cars
Remaking healthy urban areas means repairing damage done to communities once blown apart to serve the automobile. SHANGHAI, CHINA Near the center of this city of 24 million, China’s largest, the ...