Africa's storied past: once a "people without history," Africans explore a vibrant precolonial landscape

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Modern archaeological research in sub-Saharan Africa is correcting some stereotypes about African history. For too long, many scholars regarded Africa as a backward region that contributed little to human progress. Discoveries from archaeological sites across the continent refute this view. These include the appearance of herding before farming, growing of domesticated crops, settlements, cities not ruled by kings, and the origin of the Bantu language group.

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Shenandoah's secret history

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Archaeological investigation of the Southern Appalachians of Shenandoah National Park is described. These people lived a pre-industrial, frontier life of the backwoods. However, their overall material record shows an active involvement in the American consumer culture and some evolution in types of goods used, although Depression-era poverty was clearly a fact of life.

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Probing a landscape of death

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The remains of Bosnian Muslims, victims of ethnic cleansing, lie buried in mass grave sights. Forensic anthropologist, Eva Elvira Klonowski, works to excavate the sights in an effort to recover and identify some 20,000 missing victims.

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