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Ancient places can be found all over America. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and open up a window on America’s history. Visiting such historical places in America can be an unforgettable experience.

Science is constantly discovering new archaeological places and uncovering more evidence into what we once thought we knew about our history, therefore offering new pieces to the ever changing puzzle of humanity’s past and altering how we interpret it. This section will present American history articles, highlighting the most interesting archaeological sites all over America, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

This sacrificed Inca child, known as the Llull Maiden #23, was found on a mountain in Argentina. Source: © Johan Reinhard, Ph.D . (used with permission)
26 May, 2023 - 16:58 Robbie Mitchell

Inca Child Sacrifice: Secrets of the Mummified Maiden (Video)

The ancient practice of human sacrifice is one of the most haunting and mysterious aspects of human history. Most of us today find the idea abhorrent , but in many cultures around the world, they...
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. Source: IRStone / Adobe Stock.
24 May, 2023 - 20:52 Robbie Mitchell

Lost Treasures of Chichen Itza: Maya Marvels Revealed (Video)

In a world where Europe languished in the dark ages , the splendor of the Maya civilization reached its zenith. Their majestic temples soared high into the heavens, their intricate hieroglyphic...
The new 3D printed reconstruction of the face of the Lady of Cao (Peru Ministry of Culture)
22 May, 2023 - 20:51 Robbie Mitchell

How the Face of the Lady of Cao was Brought Back to Life (Video)

The iconic Moche mummy, the Señora de Cao , had her face reconstructed through the remarkable collaboration of science and technology. Employing forensic science techniques, her remains underwent...
Cenote in Yucatan, Mexico. Source: Angiolo / Adobe Stock.
20 May, 2023 - 20:57 Robbie Mitchell

Exploring the Dark Depths: Mystery of the “Evil” Maya Sinkhole (Video)

Deep in the Yucatan jungle , near the ancient city of Mayapán in Mexico's Yucatán peninsula lies a cenote, a natural sinkhole, that has long been shrouded in mystery and superstition. It is a place...
Representation of lost white city of Honduras. Source: Michael Böhm / Adobe Stock.
18 May, 2023 - 16:50 Robbie Mitchell

The Quest for the Lost White City of Honduras (Video)

Nestled deep in the heart of the Honduran jungle, there is said to be a long-lost city that has eluded explorers for centuries. This fabled city, known as the "The White City" or "La Ciudad Blanca,"...
Portrait of young Native American woman. Source: designprojects / Adobe Stock.
16 May, 2023 - 20:58 Robbie Mitchell

Apache Girls Face Tests of Endurance in Rite of Passage (Video)

The Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico holds a time-honored rite of passage for its young girls every Fourth of July. The four-day ritual involves a series of tests that challenge the girls'...
Sonora witchcraft market, Mexico City. Source: Belikova Oksana / Adobe Stock.
16 May, 2023 - 16:56 Robbie Mitchell

Inside Mexico's Sonora Witches Market (Video)

Mexican witchcraft has long been a topic of fascination for people around the world, and for good reason. In a bustling city of 20 million people, Mexico City, where the majority are devout Catholics...
Cenote used by the Mayans for offerings (representational). Source: 2ragon / Adobe Stock.
16 May, 2023 - 01:53 Robbie Mitchell

Fossils and Artifacts Found in Belize's Sacred Mayan Pools (Video)

In a recent discovery, a team of researchers has uncovered what appears to be an underwater portal to the Maya underworld . The team had set out to explore the sacred pools of the ancient Maya,...
A child mummy found at high-altitude in the Andes. Source: Jason Quinn / CC by SA 3.0
15 May, 2023 - 21:00 Robbie Mitchell

High-Altitude Wonders: Frozen Child Mummies of the Andes (Video)

The Andes Mountains in South America have been home to ancient civilizations for thousands of years. High-altitude archaeology has played a crucial role in uncovering their fascinating history. One...
The unearthing of the U shaped Miraflores stone temple in Huaral, Peru. Source: Global News/ YouTube Screenshot
15 May, 2023 - 18:54 Nathan Falde

Incredibly Ancient Temple Found in Peru with Mysterious Cross Symbol

While exploring in and around Lima, a team of Peruvian archaeologists from the National Major University of San Marcos (UNSM) uncovered the remains of a U-shaped stone temple that was somewhere...
El Castillo Mayan pyramid. Source: Vectorup / Adobe Stock.
10 May, 2023 - 20:59 Robbie Mitchell

Secrets of El Castillo: A Mayan Pyramid's Hidden Treasures (Video)

El Castillo , an impressive pyramid built by the Mayans over a thousand years ago, has always been a subject of fascination and mystery for archaeologists and historians. Recently, in the sacred...
Ciudad Perdida, Colombia. Source: JoergSteber / Adobe Stock.
4 May, 2023 - 16:53 Robbie Mitchell

Ciudad Perdida: The Lost City in the Clouds (Video)

Have you ever heard of the Lost City, or Ciudad Perdida , high up in Colombia's isolated Sierra Nevada mountain range? This remarkable 500-year-old city was built by the Tayrona people and is...
Chan Chan, Peru. Source: gavioneta / Adobe Stock.
3 May, 2023 - 20:55 Robbie Mitchell

The Tragic Story of Chan Chan, Peru's Lost City (Video)

In the vast expanse of the Peruvian desert, lies the remains of one of the greatest cities of human history: Chan Chan. Built over a thousand years ago, the city was once the thriving capital of the...
Sun over Moray, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru. Source: alexpermyakov/Adobe Stock
29 April, 2023 - 18:42 Aleksa Vučković

10 Jaw-dropping Engineering Marvels of the Inca Empire

The Inca were an illustrious ancient civilization, whose sprawling empire stretched from Ecuador to the north, to central Chile in the south. Many of the remnants of their incredible civilization are...
Moroccan rugs. Source: Goodpics / Adobe Stock.
23 April, 2023 - 20:52 Robbie Mitchell

Tying Together Tradition: Preserving Moroccan Rug Culture in a Modern World (Video)

The history of Moroccan rugs dates back centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the various indigenous tribes in Morocco. These rugs, also known as Berber rugs, are unique due...
Haida mask. Source: Fiona M. Donnelly / Adobe Stock.
23 April, 2023 - 17:00 Robbie Mitchell

Haida Resilience: The Untold Saga of Canada's Coastal Warriors (Video)

The Haida people of Canada have a rich history that dates back over 10,000 years. They were known for their naval power and their strategic use of the ocean, which sustained them through trade and...
Inca stone wall. Source: mikevanschoonderwalt / Adobe Stock.
18 April, 2023 - 02:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Ingenious Methods behind the Inca’s Intricate Stone Walls (Video)

Peru's Inca stone walls have long fascinated archaeologists and visitors alike. Made of irregularly shaped stones that interlock so seamlessly that even a razor blade can't be inserted between them,...
An aristocrat's Robe shows the dragon with 5 claws. (Tibet Metropolitan Museum of Art/CC0)
8 April, 2023 - 01:52 Robbie Mitchell

The Search for Z: Colonel Percy Fawcett’s Obsession with the Golden City (Video)

The legend of El Dorado has captivated the imaginations of explorers , adventurers, and treasure hunters for centuries. But for Colonel Percy Fawcett , it was more than just a myth. He believed in...
Pirate Port facing the sea. Source: Xilon/Adobe Stock
2 April, 2023 - 15:00 Robbie Mitchell

Pirate Havens: 8 of the Most Notorious Pirate Strongholds

Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries with their tales of adventure, daring raids, and hidden treasure. From the Caribbean to the South China Sea, pirates have prowled the high seas,...
Harvesting açaí berry in the Amazon jungle. Source: Imago Photo / Adobe Stock.
26 March, 2023 - 16:52 Robbie Mitchell

The People Who Risk Their Lives to Harvest Açaí (Video)

Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest , there is a fruit that locals have been harvesting for centuries: the açaí berry. Despite its relatively recent discovery in the Western world, the açaí...
Lake Superior glyphs. Source: YouTube Screenshot / America Unearthed
23 March, 2023 - 23:57 Robbie Mitchell

Who Mined Lake Superior? Ancient Glyphs Solve Bronze Age Mystery (Video)

For centuries, the shores of Lake Superior have held countless secrets, hidden in the depths of the lake and the surrounding wilderness. Recently, a team of archaeologists and linguists stumbled upon...
Representational image of the ruins of the lost City of Caesars in an overgrown jungle. Source: warmtail / Adobe Stock
23 March, 2023 - 00:57 Joanna Gillan

Exploring the City of Caesars: Patagonia's Legendary Lost City

Legend has it that the City of Caesars, otherwise known as the Wandering City, once existed in Patagonia, nestled between contemporary Chile and Argentina. Despite rumors and reports having...
Ruins of the ancient Maya city of Palenque, where the recent Palenque burial chambers were discovered by archaeologists during excavations ahead of the planned Maya train construction. (Maximilian / Adobe Stock)
21 March, 2023 - 17:58 Sahir

Elite Maya Burial Chamber Uncovered in Palenque Excavation

Archaeologists have made a thrilling discovery at the ancient Maya city of Palenque - a burial chamber of a high-status elite individual within the enigmatic CP3 structure, unveiled during the latest...
Excavation of d-shaped Wari temple at Pakaytambo, near Arequipa, Peru. Top insert:Pplastered interior wall. Bottom insert: Abandonment feature on structure floor. Source: Reid, D. / Journal of Anthropological Archaeology
24 February, 2023 - 21:54 Nathan Falde

Huge Wari Empire Temple from 800 AD Unearthed in the Highlands of Peru

While digging at a site called Pakaytambo in the southern Peru highlands, anthropologists and archaeologists from the University of Illinois—Chicago (UIC) unearthed an ancient Wari ritual complex...

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