Crew aboard Spanish trading ships departing from Manila may have introduced techniques for distilling coconut sap – helping to shape what would become Mexico’s national spirit.
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At the heart of the Maya civilisation were sacred sites where ritual sacrifices took place. A new DNA analysis reveals more about this practice and Maya genetic legacy.
The skies and the gods were inseparable in Maya culture. Astronomers kept careful track of events like eclipses in order to perform the renewal ceremonies to continue the world’s cycles of rebirth.
Purple was highly valued and associated with royalty, power, and prestige in various ancient cultures, including the Roman and Byzantine Empires. So how did red creep its way in?
The return of an important monument to Mexico puts a spotlight on a culture whose influence is still felt in the Americas today.
Most of us enjoy chocolate this time of year, but how many of us appreciate its historical roots and significance?
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Postdoctoral research associate, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
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Mathematician and Ancient DNA Researcher, Adelaide University
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Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Riverside
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Global Professor in Historical Archaeology, University of Reading
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Associate Professor of Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington
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Professor of Visual & Cultural Studies, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles