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January 2020
Vol. 8, No. 1
Our Early Neolithic Canine Companions
By Lisa Yeomans
Dogs have been faithful human companions for millennia. New finds from a once lush region of eastern Jordan help fill in the picture of how the relationship developed. Read More
Fossil Pollen and the Story of Olives in the Mediterranean Basin
By Dafna Langgut and Raphael Greenberg
Olives are among the most characteristic Mediterranean crops. Examining fossil pollen has yielded new insights on how they spread across the Mediterranean. Read More
The Alphabet: The First Thousand Years
By Aaron Koller
The alphabet is probably the most important information technology ever invented. But why did it take a millennium to spread unevenly around the ancient Near East? Read More
Rain, Rain, Go Away: Dealing with Wastewater and Rain in Ancient Egypt
By Heidi Köpp-Junk
The problem of water isn’t just making sure there is enough, but also getting rid of it. Ancient Egyptians addressed the problem with surprisingly modern techniques. Read More
Vanilla in the Middle Bronze Age: New Findings from Megiddo
By Melissa S. Cradic and Vanessa Linares
There were many kinds of fragrances and flavors available in the second millennium BCE. But the recent finding of vanilla residues at Megiddo takes the idea of exotic to a whole new level. Read More
