Latin America
The complex organization of the Pre-Classic Maya
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New research using LiDAR technology suggests Mayan society on the Yucatan peninsula may have been more complex than previously thought.
Europe
“The most sensational thing:” The oldest runestone discovered in Norway
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Researchers in Norway have uncovered what they believe to be the oldest example of runic writing at a site near Tyrifjorden dating back as far as 1,800 to 2,000 years.
Africa
Is there a new era of Climate Change Politics on the horizon?
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A decrease in the projected rise of global temperature, reduction in cost for utilizing solar and wind energy, and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples at the World Economic Forum could all indicate shifts in the politics of climate change.
News
Ancient barn conversion discovered
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A site discovered in Rutland, England offers more insight into the Roman occupation of Britain and boasts a mosaic depicting Homer’s Iliad.
Living
Global Agreement on Biodiversity
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COP15 was held in Montreal in December, and while an agreement was reached, the commitments made by participants are non-binding.