How the Lumbee Tribe earned federal recognition after a decadeslong effort

Even through the din of his North Carolina fish market, Joseph Jones’s excitement is palpable. On Dec. 17, Congress recognized his people, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as a full-fledged American tribe, eligible for government benefits, health-care assistance and, potentially, a casino. ā€œIt’s been a long time, but weContinue Reading

Diarrhea slowed down Roman soldiers

Third century baths and latrine block at Vindolanda, the Roman fort close to Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. Vindolanda Trust Get the Popular Science daily newsletteršŸ’” Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The soldiers guarding the Roman Empire’s northwestern frontier had a real parasite problem. Scientists analyzing theContinue Reading