Explosive Evidence for the World’s Oldest Map

SCIENCE A new study of volcanic rocks suggests that an ancient mural may indeed depict an erupting volcano, adding new weight to a theory that this 9,000-year-old image is a contender for the world’s oldest known landscape painting or map. (NPR) Use our resources to better understand how archaeologists interpret the past. Discussion Ideas The Science Museum of Minnesota has a terrific online introduction to … Continue reading Explosive Evidence for the World’s Oldest Map