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Southwestern Archaeology
1,500-Year-Old Village, A Sign of ‘Revolution’ in the Southwest, Excavated in Colorado
Posted by Blake de Pastino on July 17, 2014 in anasazi, ancestral pueblo, anthropology, archaeology, artifacts, Basketmaker, Colorado, excavation, Indians, Native Americans, news, prehistoric, Recent, ruins, science, Southwestern Archaeology
archaeology
Ancient Clovis Elephant-Hunting Camp Discovered in Mexico
Posted by Blake de Pastino on July 14, 2014 in anthropology, archaeology, artifacts, Clovis, excavation, gomphothere, hunting, Indians, Native Americans, nature, news, Paleoindians, prehistoric, Recent, science, Southwestern Archaeology
dinosaurs
New Species of Horned Dinosaur With Flashy, Butterfly-Shaped Frill Discovered in Montana
Posted by Blake de Pastino on July 1, 2014 in ceratopsids, chasmosaurs, dinosaurs, evolution, fossils, Montana, nature, news, Paleontology, Recent, science, triceratops
Southwestern Archaeology
Evidence of Hobbling, Torture Discovered at Ancient Massacre Site in Colorado
Posted by Blake de Pastino on June 27, 2014 in anasazi, ancestral pueblo, anthropology, archaeology, Colorado, dead, death, excavation, Indians, mass graves, Native Americans, news, prehistoric, Recent, science, Southwestern Archaeology, violence
20th Century
Vinyl Records Excavated at Famous ’60s Commune Challenge ‘Hippie’ Stereotype, Study Says
Posted by Blake de Pastino on June 5, 2014 in 20th Century, anthropology, archaeology, artifacts, California, Historic Archaeology, Recent, science
fossils
Tiny, Toothy Mammal Discovered in Wyoming Fossil Named for Lady Gaga
Posted by Blake de Pastino on May 28, 2014 in Eocene, evolution, fossils, mammals, news, Paleontology, Recent, science, wyoming
Cahokia
Ceremonial ‘Axis’ Road Discovered in Heart of Ancient City of Cahokia
Posted by Blake de Pastino on May 19, 2014 in anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, burials, Cahokia, Cahokia Mounds, dead, death, graves, human sacrifice, Illinois, Indians, mass graves, Mound 72, Native Americans, news, pottery, prehistoric, Recent, science
archaeology
13,500-Year-Old Tool-Making Site Uncovered in Idaho Forest
Posted by Blake de Pastino on May 8, 2014 in anthropology, archaeology, artifacts, Clovis, excavation, human migration, Idaho, Native Americans, nature, news, Paisley Caves, Paleoindians, prehistoric, Recent, science, Western Stemmed Tradition

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