11 Ancient Native American Earthworks You Can Visit
Hundreds—even thousands—of years ago, Native American peoples built complex and mysterious earthworks. Here are 11 you can visit for a glimpse into prehistory.
Hundreds—even thousands—of years ago, Native American peoples built complex and mysterious earthworks. Here are 11 you can visit for a glimpse into prehistory.
Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.
Millions of fossils, from shells to the largest known shark species, were unearthed beneath San Pedro High School.
The 2019 fire at the cathedral brought a mystery to the surface: a lead coffin containing an unknown skeleton.
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