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The Waldseemüller map, printed in 1507, depicted the New World in a new way.

The Waldseemüller Map: Charting the New World

Two obscure 16th-century German scholars named the American continent and changed the way people thought about the world

Sam Osmanagich claims that 12,000 years ago, early Europeans built "the greatest pyramidal complex" on earth, in Bosnia.

The Mystery of Bosnia’s Ancient Pyramids

An amateur archaeologist says he’s discovered the world’s oldest pyramids in the Balkans. But many experts remain dubious

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Two Fish Die at the National Zoo

Olive oil mill

Learning to Love Olive Oil

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Royal Society Puts 60 Historic Papers Online

Pórtico Hacienda Nápoles

Blog Carnival #14 — Dawkins speaks out, Medellin Dinosaurs, Calgary Zoo and more…

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Events: A National Zoo Electric Light Show, Holidays on Display, Celebrations of Winter Holidays

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Weekend Events: DC’s Latin Music Scene and American Food!

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American Indian Museum in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

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Turkey-Day Tipples

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Is Your Dinosaur Ready For Thanksgiving?

Birds That Fish… With Bait

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Megalosaurus and the Balance of Nature

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“Holidays on Display” at American History Museum

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World’s 10 Fastest Supercomputers

Can you have Thanksgiving without the stuffing?

Stuff the Safe Way

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Taking Sides: A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

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Dinosaur Sighting: Colorful Stegosaurus

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Events for the Week of 11/23-27: Dig It!, Space Exploration, American Food, and the Freer’s Annual Attic Sale!

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Scientists Set Phasers to Stun

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