Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It's time to get that knowledge back.

South America is a continent full of vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re an adventurer ...

Yet, for millennia, civilizations knew how ... importance of solar orientation. The ancient Puebloans built entire communities under the overhang of south-facing cliffs. This orientation ensured ...

Farmers can build more resilient farmlands by growing trees alongside crops and livestock, a technique called "agroforestry." ...

As hundreds of motorists take to the desert, their tracks damage the massive geoglyphs made by Indigenous groups in northern Chile Julia Binswanger While no written records exist, new research has ...

Only a few documents were hidden and thus remain today, leaving modern historians with glimpses of ancient culture and knowledge. From both indigenous American and European accounts and documents, ...

Putting these lessons to work Each of these ancient cultures offers lessons for staying cool in hot, dry climates that modern designers can learn from today. Some architects are already using them to ...

Messengers played a vital role in the communication and administration of the Ancient Greek world. They helped to maintain contact between different cities and states, and to spread news and ...

The Evidence is Cut in Stone: A Compelling Argument for Lost High Technology in Ancient Egypt Peterborough Petroglyphs: Over 900 Images Carved in Limestone The Peterborough Petroglyphs are the largest ...

In the vast plains of ancient South America, millions of years ago, a menacing shadow loomed over the grasslands. It wasn’t a dinosaur or a mammalian predator, but ...