The Aztec's Mighty Empire Exhibition in Chicago's Field Museum

To be exposed to the grandiosity of this empire is an unforgettable experience, so rich, it's vestiges are numerous and extraordinary works of arts. Some of them available to view in Chicago from October 31,2008...

Exceptional Aztec Altar Found in Mexico City

Archaeologists led by Alvaro Barrera have discovered and important altar and a momoltith. Ancient vestige of our ancient culture. "The altar depicts the Aztec rain god Tlaloc and was uncovered last weekend at the...

Big archaeology find in Egypt

While it has been historically difficult to get access to dig and study ruins in Egypt, a University of Chicago expedition has discovered a large administration building and silos dating back to early Egyptian...

Gay marriage ban overturned in Calif.

A huge victory for the gay rights movement today. " SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay...

Toyota and Ford Give In and Plug In

Hybrids, hybrids everywhere and now you can plug them in. "Toyota and Ford unveiled plug-in hybrid-electric versions of their vehicles at this week's Detroit Auto Show. This decision to give in and plug in is...

Tomb of King Herod Unearthed

The long search for Herod's tomb has finally culminated with the discovery of the famed burial site as reported Monday by the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Professor Netzer, who is credited with the discovery,...

What's So Funny About "The Da Vinci Code"?

"an Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" is a monumental worldwide phenomenon that has been called the most important book in decades. With more than 60.5 million copies in print, it has been a fixture on bestseller lists virtually non-stop since it was released by Doubleday in 2003....

David Brower: The Greatest American Hero

If you've ever wondered what a single person can do against the relentless onslaught of development, wait until you see the charismatic and enigmatic David Brower push the 1964 Wilderness Act through Congress,...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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