Earlier edition has subtitle : Discovering the past through our genes.

Until just a few years ago, we knew surprisingly little about the 150,000 or so years of human existence before the advent of writing. Some of the most momentou

“A compelling read” that reveals how maps became informational tools charting everything from epidemics to slavery (Journal of American History). In the nin

The past few years have seen a revolution in our ability to map whole genome DNA from ancient humans. With the ancient DNA revolution, combined with rapid genom

Alessandro Scafi's fascinating account looks at the perception of world geography and the place of paradise within that. Central to this discussion are the key