Learn about the discoveries that are bringing Egypt's history to light today.

"Shows how ancient treasures help scientists today to piece together the puzzle of the Inca's past. Includes Inca pottery, textiles, and the mummy called the Ice Maiden"--From source other than the Library of Congress.

Describes the work of archaeologists who have uncovered the artifacts of ancient Iraq.

As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.

Join scientists, from around the globe, as they use modern technology to study extreme weather, both past and present, in hopes of predicting how climate change will affect our future.