Every generation loves to roast the next, but the truth is far less dramatic. Boomers and millennials may argue online like it’s a competitive sport, but in real life? They quietly nod in agreement about way more things than anyone gives them credit for.

Explore the hidden world of the uncontacted Mascho Piro tribe, why they avoid outside contact, how they survive deep in the Amazon, and the growing threats putting their way of life at risk.

For a long time, historians relied on Roman artwork and dramatic ancient texts to understand how wild animals were used in public spectacles. Bears, lions, and other predators appeared constantly in mosaics and writings—but there was always a lingering question about how literal those depictions really were. Were they exaggerated for effect, or did these events truly happen as described? A battered brown bear skull found in present-day Serbia has finally answered that question.

For a long time, the ancient Maya story followed a familiar script: powerful kings, stone monuments, and dynasties ruled almost entirely by men. Then archaeologists started carefully piecing together a badly eroded stone monument at the jungle-covered city of Cobá, and that script quietly fell apart. Hidden in fading hieroglyphs was the name of a woman who didn’t just exist alongside Maya power—she wielded it.

For years, archaeologists have wondered why sections of fingers are missing from prehistoric painted hand stencils in European caves. A new theory offers one disturbing explanation.

Explore 20 of the best lesser-known winter camping destinations in the U.S., featuring hidden gems, snow-covered views, and off-grid adventure. Discover where to pitch your tent away from the crowds this winter.