A major archaeological discovery near the community of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, is revolutionizing the understanding of the earliest Indigenous civilizations on the continent. A prehistoric settlement dating back 11,000 years has been found, making it one of the oldest known Indigenous sites to date. This finding not only […]
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A Network of Parallel Ceremonial Roads Aligned with the Winter Solstice, Found in New Mexico
The Gasco archaeological site, located south of the iconic Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, has revealed a fascinating network of parallel ceremonial roads that, far from being mere functional infrastructure, embody deep ritual connections with geography and the cosmos. A recent study led by Robert S. Weiner and other researchers, published in Antiquity, explores how […]
Posted inAge of Exploration
When the Dutch Attacked the English and French Colonies in America and Reclaimed New York
In that article we dedicated to the tragic end of the Dutch Prime Minister and his brother in 1672, we explained that the Treaty of Dover, signed between Charles II of England and Louis XIV of France, led to the so-called Third Anglo-Dutch War. In this conflict, the French army was halted by the floods […]
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Small Chicken-Sized Dinosaurs Roamed the Northern Hemisphere Millions of Years Earlier Than Expected
For decades, paleontologists have debated how and when dinosaurs emerged and spread across the planet more than 200 million years ago. The prevailing theory suggested that dinosaurs first arose in the southern part of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, known as Gondwana, before expanding northward into Laurasia. However, recent discoveries are reshaping this narrative. Paleontologists from […]
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The Story of Bíawacheeitchish, the Female Chief of the Crow People
Although the native cultures of North America were non-literate, oral tradition and contact with the white people have allowed us to know the names and stories of many of their chiefs and warriors. However, the situation changes when we talk about women, and at least in general terms, we barely know a few names, with […]
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The Invasion of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1941, the Only Nazi Germany-loyal Territory in North America, Lasted 20 Minutes
Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon), a French archipelago of two islands located in North America about twenty-five kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland, is the last remaining vestige of the former Viceroyalty of New France (which encompassed parts of what are now Canada and the United States, such as Quebec and Louisiana). Like other territories, […]
Posted inStone Age Archaeology
Early Humans Used Planted Pikes, Not Throwing Spears, to Hunt Mammoths in the Ice Age
Around 13,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, early humans faced the daunting task of hunting massive creatures like mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed cats. The common belief was that these prehistoric hunters used intricately crafted stone-tipped spears, known as Clovis points, to ambush and take down these formidable animals. However, new research from archaeologists […]
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The Extinction of Passenger Pigeons, the World’s Most Abundant Birds Darkened the Sky with Flocks 500 Kilometers Long
Passenger pigeons, scientifically known as Ectopistes migratorius, were once the most abundant birds in North America, and possibly the world. Their name, derived from the French passager meaning “passenger”, reflects their migratory habits. These birds traveled in enormous flocks that, according to historical accounts, darkened the sky during their passage, and their wing beats produced […]
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The Anasazi Used Conch Shells as Trumpets to Communicate 1,000 Years Ago
Research into senses and perceptions can greatly enrich our understanding of human experiences in the past. In recent decades, sensory studies have gained ground in archaeology, allowing researchers to explore new ways to understand how people experienced and related to ancient landscapes. An interdisciplinary team has just published a fascinating study using Geographic Information Systems […]
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Geologists Find First-Ever Evidence of a Devastating Ancient Tsunami in an Inland Sea
Hundreds of millions of years ago, a massive earthquake rattled the earth, sending towering waves crashing across an ancient tropical sea that covered part of present-day Canada and the United States. This startling conclusion comes from new research by two University of Saskatchewan scientists, who uncovered startling evidence of ancient tsunamis wreaking havoc in this […]
