Humanities - History & Archeology
Archaeologist unearths evidence of dogs being traded within Mayan societies
Researchers used strontium isotope mapping to identify these long-distance trades A University of Calgary archaeologist has found evidence that the Classic Period Maya were trading live dogs over long distances between the northern Yucatan peninsula and central Chiapas regions.
UCalgary’s Arctic Institute celebrates 80 years of research and education
Since 1945, the Institute has worked to advance and share knowledge and understanding of the Arctic, and its critical role in our shared global future.
Giving history a voice
In her role as associate director of Science Indigenous Initiatives at Waterloo, Savannah Sloat has plenty of opportunities to interact with students, faculty and members of Indigenous communities in the region.
Rare ’medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study
Bargain and treasure hunters beware: You never know what you might find at your local thrift shop.
New research re-examines Roman Empire’s leather economy
Elizabeth M. Greene and international collaborators receive $2.4M in grant funding for 3-year project An international research team, including Western's Elizabeth M. Greene , is
Poison books at Western Libraries? Don’t panic!
When Karen Wen told her family and friends she was spending her summer hunting for poison books within Western Libraries , they were shocked.
