How oldest American civilization survived a climate catastrophe
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.
The rewards of ruin
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.
The history and future of societal collapse
With his analysis of 5,000 years of civilization, Luke Kemp argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished.
How the chestnut traced the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent’s forests.