In 2004, archaeologists discovered a new species of ancient human, Homo floresiensis, on the Indonesian island of Flores. Nicknamed “the hobbit,” this three-foot-tall hominin lived between about ...

Sixteen dugout canoes, some older than Egypt’s pyramids, have been identified beneath a Wisconsin lake, turning a quiet ...

Archaeologists in Wisconsin have uncovered 16 ancient canoes at the bottom of Lake Mendota, revealing insights into Native American life from thousands of years ago. This discovery, announced in late ...

Nine centuries ago, workers erected a colossal tree trunk in a central plaza in the city of Cahokia. The pole, known today as the Mitchell log, stood as a landmark to be seen from afar. It had been ...

Communities across Michigan carry traces of the state's Indigenous roots and contemporary cultures — and Native-owned institutions beckon visitors to explore that history. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt ...

An ancient Skiri Pawnee star chart, intricately etched onto elk skin, continues to baffle researchers with its blend of celestial mapping and cultural storytelling, challenging our understanding of ...

For centuries, humans have turned to the stars for guidance, but the purpose of an ancient star chart created by the Skiri Pawnee has left scholars scratching their heads. This elk-skin map, thought ...

A map of stars in the night sky, created long ago by Native Americans, continues to baffle scientists. An early seventeenth century elk skin star chart from the Skiri Pawnee measures 15 by 22 inches.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved two motions Tuesday authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis reaffirming the county's commitment to honoring Native ...

If you’re planning a trip to Georgia, you won’t want to miss the state’s must-see historic landmarks. Georgia is filled with rich history, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and there ...

Communities across Michigan are gathering to celebrate the state's Indigenous roots this month as November marks Native American Heritage Month nationwide. Present-day Michigan is the ancestral ...