Matthew Showers

Hatshepsut: Egypt’s Trailblazing Female Pharaoh

Hatshepsut I, born around 1504-1508 BCE into Egypt’s 18th ruling family, proved a glaring exception that proved the rule.

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America’s Forgotten Copper Complex

Some archaeologists believed Indigenous cultures north of the Rio Grande River did not have metallurgical traditions before European colonization.

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The Whole Enchilada—How Mexican Food Took Off in America

Mexican cuisine has become such a popular part of the American food scene that it’s hard to imagine life in…

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