J.D. Blackwell articles

Researchers analyzed DNA samples that proved the Mayan civilization never collapsed but evolved and migrated, leaving its legacy intact.

Today’s science of genetics is uncovering new clues that may determine what happened to the ancient Mayan civilization.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The Best US States For Mineral And Fossil Collecting

The United States is an amazing place for rockhounds and fossil hunters. We look at the best states in America to find minerals, gems, and fossils.
October 27, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

A scuba diver off the coast of Sardinia discovered a trove of 50,000 ancient Roman coins on the seafloor.

In 2023, an amateur scuba diver discovered 50,000 well-preserved Roman bronze coins on the seafloor off the coast of Sardinia. The find is one of the largest Roman coin hoards ever uncovered.
September 30, 2025 J.D. Blackwell