Archaeologists in Peru have found evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas adapted and survived a climate catastrophe. About 4,200 years ago severe drought forced the population to leave the ancient city of Caral and resettle nearby.
Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides. A 99-per-cent view of history is a reminder that a world with less domination and fewer rules may not be a bad thing.
