1. In this groundbreaking work of science, history and archaeology, this book radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492. Contrary to what many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness;...
  2. 1/1/2020 It is now well accepted that the consumption of plant-based foods is beneficial to human health. Fruits, vegetables, grains, and derived products can be excellent sources of minerals, vitamins, and fiber and usually have a favorable nutrient-to-energy ratio. Furthermore, plant foods are also a...
  3. 1/1/2022 Scientific understanding about domestication and the origins of food production in East Asia is undergoing rapid change based on new data from archaeology, paleobiology, and paleoenvironmental studies. The earliest agricultural and pastoral societies emerged from the highly diverse habitats and...