Popular throughout Central and South America, the tamal is a traditional dish made from ground corn filled with a variety of ingredients, wrapped in leaves, and steamed until cooked.
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Colossal Biosciences Leads the Charge for De-Extinction
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Cícero Moraes: Insights into the Fascinating World of Forensic Facial Reconstruction
When you delve into news related to historic reconstructions, one name consistently emerges: Cícero Moraes. His remarkable talent has brought faces from the distant past back to life, including Mary Magdalene, Saint Anthony of Padua, the Woman of Pumapungo, and even the Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
Blood for the Gods: Ritual Sacrifice in the Ancient World
Since the dawn of humanity, countless civilizations have engaged in ritual sacrifice. Often, these sacrifices involved other humans, and were so common they were considered a normal aspect of life. In some cultures, it was even an honor to be the one chosen for sacrifice!
From the Lab to the Library - Interview with Kathy Reichs
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Unlocking the Past with Dr. Neil Dagnall
Excerpt from an interview with Dr. Neil Dagnall by Alicia McDermott
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Historic Heels to High-Tech Kicks: Culture’s Influence on Shoe Design
Excerpt from an interview with Elizabeth Semmelhack by Alicia McDermott
Celebrating the Equinox at Ancient Sites
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, March 20 this year marks the vernal, or spring equinox, while for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the time of the autumnal equinox. It marks the day when the sun passes over the celestial equator and the length of day and night is roughly equal, thus the word ‘equinox’, which means ‘equal night’ in Latin.
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Discover the Origins of Your Food
We’ve all created associations between certain foods and ingredients with particular places and cultures. But the history of the origin of foods is complicated and ascertained only thanks to serious academic and scientific study. Read on to discover the lesser-known origins of popular foods.
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Clark Stanley: The Original Snake Oil Salesman
Clark Stanley, the self-styled “Rattlesnake King”, was born in 1854 in Abilene, Texas.
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