Category archives for Archaeology
Posted by On our radar today: Archaeologists suspect human sacrifice may have occurred at a temple in Mexico’s Valley of Oaxaca, ants have jobs like nurses, janitors, and foragers, and…
On our radar today: A new dinosaur species has been discovered in Madagascar, Human Rights Watch has accused Myanmar of crimes against humanity, and…
Experts reveal recent discoveries and insights that help answer one of the great questions in archaeology: “Where did ancient Egyptian civilization come from?”
China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Maya–these are ancient civilizations people tend to know something about. The Harappan civilization of the Indus Valley, on the other hand, is maybe less well known, but just as fascinating and inspiring for us today.
On our radar today: The Mars One organization is looking for astronauts and it could be you, 70 years later and the hunt is on to bring the last Nazis to justice, and…
World leaders in archaeology discuss the ancient development of Mesopotamian society and the very practical lessons and inspiration it holds for us today.
Three days of discussion among archaeologists studying five ancient cultures around the world kicks off with best wishes from a modern Maya leader and revelations about a strange artifact from ancient China.
On our radar today: The Supreme Court will debate whether we can—or should—patent genes; enormous, slimy snails are invading Florida; a lab-grown kidney has been successfully implanted into live animals; and…
On our radar today: 1) Researchers found a previously unknown population of endangered orangutans, 2) The year’s biggest sun flare was recorded, 3) An ancient Chinese temple might be destroyed, and…
On our radar today: 1) Researchers share tips on how to make a brain transparent, 2) World’s oldest dinosaur embryo has been found, 3) The use of the death penalty around the globe is declining, and…
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Ötzi the Iceman, the world’s oldest wet mummy, may have had many things in life, but a dazzling smile and fresh breath were not among them. A team of researchers from the Centre for Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich announced that Otzi’s oral hygiene left a lot to be desired, to put it…
Posted by On our radar today: 1) Scientists try to copy leaves that impale bedbugs; 2) Oregon set to name its official microbe; 3) Broad-faced men are better at baseball…
Posted by On our radar today: 1) Monkeys may be talking about us behind our backs; 2) The hunt for a new Earth will begin in 2017; 3) A California town harnesses the sun, and…
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When an endangered species begins to thrive in a certain area, that should be the cause of celebration. But in Kings Bay, Florida, the celebration is becoming problematic for the local manatee populations, that use the warm waters to survive the winters. The waters are becoming crowded with tourists who flock to the region to swim and kayak among the slow-moving marine mammals.
Posted by On our radar today: 1) A fish is discovered with clear blood, 2) A nuclear rocket could take us to Mars, 3) A shipwreck is found with gold treasure, and…
On our radar today: 1) A real life Roman ring may have inspired the Lord of the Rings saga, 2) Scientists are able to decode your dreams, 3) Baby lizards can hatch early if they sense danger, and…
On our radar today: 1) A suspected portal to other universes may have closed, 2) Historic weapons reveal two “lost” shark species, 3) Gigantic tarantula discovered, and…
On our radar today: 1) A sea lion proves it has got some sweet moves; 2) Dragonflies turn out to be nature’s most adept hunters; 3) Archaeologists find at least 14 Neanderthal specimens in a Greek cave, and…
On our radar today: 1) Cleanup continues on an oil spill in Arkansas, 2) New strain of Bird Flu causes deaths in China, 3) Good news for Sumatran rhinos, and…
This April, National Geographic explorers and other experts in five of the world’s oldest civilizations will gather in Guatemala to discuss how the past can be a window to the future.
This week on National Geographic Weekend, join host Boyd Matson we go undercover to hunt for ivory poachers in Kenya, spy from the safety of a drone, hide from hippos while paddling down the Gambia River, learn to attract poison dart frogs for mates, and much more.
Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way to listen to National Geographic Weekend, or pick your favorite segments and listen now below! Episode: 1309 – Air Date:…
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Carnivorous plants have a newly discovered trick in their arsenal—they glow blue to attract insects, a new study says.
Posted by Kua o ka ‘La ——— the syllables roll off the tongue as only the Hawaiian language can, like the white crested waves rolling up the black sand volcanic beaches. Literally it means “back of the sun”. This unique event occurred within the sound of the surf where the school depends on the sun! This environmental…
Ash “Wednesday,” “Lent,” and “February”: Surprising Word Origins
Posted by Andrew Howley of NG Staff on February 12, 2013 
This week, Christians around the world will mark the beginning of Lent. But what does that word even mean? Or, for that matter, where in the world did we get “February”?
