On the dilemma of a horn: the horned shamans of West Mexico

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A small clay sculpture that has two figures curl and turn around each other, joined together as they have been for perhaps two thousand years is described. This sculpture also presents a small example of the way archaeology works, moving towards understanding of the past in halting steps and ethno-history in the quest to enhance pure knowledge of the past.

Public affairs, Mexico, Social aspects, Shamans, Religious art, Sculpture, Primitive, Primitive sculpture

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Chicken soup and canvas bags: advice for the field

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A 1930 expedition sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Archaeology and Anthropology to the Guatemalan rain forest is described. The expedition set out to explore ancient Mayan ruins in the area.

Guatemala, Research, History, Archaeology, Archaeological expeditions, Mayas, Native American architecture, Mayan culture

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Yom yom cacao!: a favorite maya drink lives on

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The discovery of iced chocolate which can be traced to Motecuhzoma, emperors of the Aztecs is stated. However, research indicates that the uses of chocolate are considered to be many and varied.

United States, Chocolate

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