Indigenous Peoples
How Archaeologists Are Unearthing the Secrets of the Bahamas' First Inhabitants
Spanish colonizers enslaved the Lucayans, putting an end to their lineage by 1530
Lily Gladstone Makes Golden Globes History as First Indigenous Best Actress Winner
The "Killers of the Flower Moon" star accepted the award by speaking in the Blackfeet language
117 Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2023
The year's most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy
First Section of Mexico's Controversial Maya Train Opens
The rail system, built to connect tourist destinations, has been criticized for endangering archaeological and environmental sites
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
How an Ancient Practice Aids Marine Conservation
In French Polynesia, the art of rahui puts everyone in charge of protecting the sea
This Interactive Map Shows Which Indigenous Lands You Live On
The nonprofit behind the tool wants people to learn the history of the spaces they inhabit
Christopher Columbus Letter Describing Journey to the Americas Sells for $3.9 Million
Copies of the letter have long been the target of thefts and forgeries, but Christie's says this one is the real deal
How the Osage Changed Martin Scorsese’s Mind
“Killers of the Flower Moon” sets a new standard in its nuanced portrait of Osage life. Decades of prior films about Native Americans didn't even try
The Real History Behind 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Martin Scorsese's new film revisits the murders of wealthy Osages in Oklahoma in the 1920s
From Wild West Shows to 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Revisit the History of Native Americans on the Silver Screen
How American Indians in Hollywood have gone from stereotypes to starring roles
The Amazon May Be Hiding More Than 10,000 Pre-Columbian Structures
Based on a new aerial survey and modeling study, archaeologists suggest at least 90 percent of sites known as earthworks remain undetected
The Evolution of Columbus Day Celebrations, From Italian Immigrant Pride to Indigenous Recognition
The holiday has been controversial practically since its inception
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist's search for their descendants turned up surprising results
New Exhibition Examines the Many Converging Histories of Minnesota's Fort Snelling
The site was the backdrop for critical moments in Native American, African American and Japanese American history
'The World’s UnFair,' a New Exhibition Calling for the Return of Indigenous Land, Comes to Queens
Located on an empty lot, the immersive art show has a simple message: "Give it back"
Stone Age Engravings of Animal Tracks Reveal New Details in Namibia
Indigenous tracking experts determined the species, sex, age group and leg of depicted animals in hundreds of carvings of footprints
Manchester Museum Returns 174 Artifacts to Indigenous Australians
After years of planning, the museum handed over dolls, baskets, maps and other objects acquired in the 1950s
Five Places Worth Traveling to This Fall
New museums, a monumental exhibition and a skywatcher’s dream festival beckon in the coming months
These Malaysian Cave Drawings Reflect Colonial-Era Conflicts
A new study reveals that some of the charcoal drawings date to between 1670 and 1830
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