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MADISON, Wis. -- The archaeological community in Wisconsin and beyond is mourning the loss of Dr. James "Jim" Skibo, who died after a diving accident in Lake Mendota Friday.

Unraveling natures secrets is more difficult than one might think and includes considering sampling bias.

An ancient Maya city has a layout that resembles a crocodile. Scientists are giving their opinion regarding the reptile's significance to the culture —could this be a symbolism or just a happenstance?

If a Neanderthal walked down the street, appropriately dressed, you probably wouldn’t notice.

A breakthrough archaeological method that relies on recreating the Earth's geomagnetic field from several historical periods thousands of years ago has been used to confirm a biblical narrative of an ancient Egyptian military assault against Israel.

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Remains of a 10,000-year-old baby discovered in a cave in Italy have led experts to conclude that people were using baby slings at the end of the last Ice Age.

Historians have long wondered how ancient mariners sailed against summer winds in the Mediterranean. This ambitious study provides an answer.

Historians have long wondered how ancient mariners sailed against summer winds in the Mediterranean. This ambitious study provides an answer.

Ancient fragmented slate rings that are some 6,000 years old were pieces of friendship necklaces.