The Great Molasses Flood
The North End of Boston, Massachusetts was the sight of one of the strangest and most unbelievable tragedies in modern history.
Bandera – New Mexico’s Land of Fire and Ice
Located in the American Southwest on the Continental Divide, in Grants New Mexico, the Bandera Volcano lies dormant, adjacent to the geological wonder of a subterranean ice cave.
Tituba – The woman responsible for the start of the Salem witch trials
The small Puritan town of Salem was the site of one of the darkest times in Massachusetts’ history, where several townsfolk became afflicted by, what could only be described as witchcraft.
Medicinal and Ritualistic Uses for Chocolate in Mesoamerica
Chocolate finds its way onto even the most simplistic dessert menus today to satisfy the sweetest sweet-tooth. In ancient Mesoamerica, chocolate was deemed a specialty food, achieving a sacred status.
Pet-Keeping and Animal Sacrifice as Seen Economically and Archaeologically
Pet-keeping and animal sacrifice in antiquity were common practices. How the animals were treated can often be seen archaeologically.
Agriculture, Food and Non-Food Products as Seen Zoo-archaeologically
Archaeologically, domestication, animal treatment, economy and religion.