Amanda Ruggeri
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In Guatemala, the Maya world untouched for centuries
Archaeologists have suspected there was more to Tikal, El Zotz and Holmul. But it wasn’t until recently that proof came – in the form of Lidar, a type of remote sensing technology. → Read More
In Guatemala, the Maya world untouched for centuries
Archaeologists have suspected there was more to Tikal, El Zotz and Holmul. But it wasn’t until recently that proof came – in the form of Lidar, a type of remote sensing technology. → Read More
Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall
While a remote part of the Great Wall may soon attract more visitors, it remains a striking reminder of the centuries that shaped not only the fortification, but China itself. → Read More
Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall
While a remote part of the Great Wall may soon attract more visitors, it remains a striking reminder of the centuries that shaped not only the fortification, but China itself. → Read More
Baiae: A Roman settlement at the bottom of the sea
Today, a team of archaeologists and engineers are developing some surprising new technologies to protect the underwater site for future generations. → Read More
Baiae: A Roman settlement at the bottom of the sea
Today, a team of archaeologists and engineers are developing some surprising new technologies to protect the underwater site for future generations. → Read More
What 10 famous people say about the humanities
Focusing on liberal arts at university is rarely sold as a path to career success. These people challenge that theory. → Read More
Why ‘worthless’ humanities degrees may set you up for life
Why bother with degrees like History or English? Here’s why the liberal arts could leave you better prepared for employment than you think. → Read More
Why ‘worthless’ humanities degrees may set you up for life
Why bother with degrees like History or English? Here’s why the liberal arts could leave you better prepared for employment than you think. → Read More
Mikaela Shiffrin Rules The World By Knowing What She Can't Do
It’d be almost exhausting if it weren’t so preposterous: Mikaela Shiffrin has done it again. With the close of the World Ski Championships in Åre, Sweden, she’s broken another record. Hit another personal best. She’s still just 23 years old. And she’s done it with an approach to her craft, and her competitions, that just isn’t anything like what we’re used to from top skiers—so much so it can… → Read More
Lindsey Vonn Went Big And Now She's Going Home A Legend
Watching Lindsey Vonn at the end of Sunday’s downhill race in Are, Sweden, her smile dazzling, her arms spreading into a victory V, bowing half-humorously to the cheering crowd, one thought occurred to me: It’s been a while since we’ve seen Vonn smile this big in the finish area. That thought was followed by another, bittersweet one: It’ll be the last time, too. → Read More
Italy’s practically perfect food
Pound for pound, Parmigiano-Reggiano can compete with almost any food for calcium, amino acids, protein and vitamin A – and is prescribed by doctors to cure ailments. → Read More
How to hack your year: When to job hunt, buy a car and more
When it comes to life events like applying for a job, buying a house or even getting married, certain months are more advantageous than others. Want to ‘hack your year’? Here’s how. → Read More
The best time of year to make a life decision?
Many of us make big decisions in January. But there are some compelling reasons to wait until warmer months – depending on the choice in front of you. → Read More
Do we really live longer than our ancestors?
The wonders of modern medicine and nutrition make it easy to believe we enjoy longer lives than at any time in human history, but we may not be that special after all. → Read More
Zarb: The Bedouin answer to barbecue
Despite a changing way of life, some tenets of Bedouin culture have remained surprisingly consistent. And one is the warmth with which they welcome guests. → Read More
How to use seawater to grow food – in the desert
An ambitious project plans to use seawater and solar power for agriculture. But is it technically feasible? → Read More
Louisiana is disappearing under water – can oysters save it?
A new project to prevent land loss puts a new use to the state’s beloved shellfish. → Read More
New Orleans’ secret hangover cure
Affectionately dubbed ‘Old Sober’, the little-known New Orleans dish called yakamein is said to right even the worst symptoms of fun. → Read More
The dangerous downsides of perfectionism
Many of us believe perfectionism is a positive. But researchers are finding that it could be dangerous, leading to a long list of health problems – and that it’s on the rise. → Read More