Stories

A landscape burned by fire. NPS photo.
Increasingly frequent fires due to climate change impact archeological resources. NPS photo.
Archeology tells stories about people and places through the things they left behind. It enables us to grasp the meaning of past events and their implications for people who lived through them. These stories offer valuable lessons that, if we pay attention, can inform our decisions and shape our futures.

Discover how the past might predict the future when archeology tracks the impacts of climate change on people and societies. See the ways public health, such as epidemics, can reshape communities. Explore the paths of migrants and immigrants in shaping the nation's future.

How will archeology tell your story?

Last updated: October 12, 2022