Each week on To the Point we share a few articles from the world of archaeology (and its many interconnected fields).

7 Unsung Heroines Who Changed the Course of History

nbcnews.com | March 2, 2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, Know Your Value is recognizing seven, relatively unknown women who conquered all odds to change the course of history. 

Promotional photo of Tranquility Base for New Law article
Promotional photo of Tranquility Base for New Law article

How Indigenous Oral Tradition Is Guiding Archaeology and Uncovering Climate History in Alaska

discovermagazine.com | February 8, 2021

The tapestry of human history cannot be woven by a single thread. Using both oral tradition and archaeology, Aron Crowell and representatives of the Native Alaskan tribes are bringing the human history of Alaska to light. 

Photo gallery: How natural, ancient technologies can help us adapt to climate change

ideas.ted.com | March 4, 2021

In a world that is focused on the latest and greatest technology, what if we stopped for a moment and looked at the inventions and adaptations of the past? We might just discover that answers to some problems already exist.

Promotional photo of Tranquility Base for New Law article