What do snow goggles, suspension bridges, and lacrosse have in common? They are all innovations that were created by Native Americans thousands of years ago that we still use today.

A visual journey through the history of Native Americans, from their earliest settlements to the challenges and achievements ...

CHICAGO — When River Kerstetter was asked about three years ago to help curate an exhibit at the Newberry Library about Native Americans and pop culture called “Native Pop!,” she ...

For those studying Native American history, new finds are happening all the time that expand the history of these incredible people. Today, one of the best ways to learn about ancient Native ...

Ancient people who lived in in Northern America about 5,000 years ago have living descendants today, new research suggests.

Here are 11 Native Americans who made history that experts say everyone should learn about.

FAMILY TIES Comparing DNA from an ancient Siberian boy (MA-1) with that of modern people shows that he is more related to Europeans, Central and South Asians and Native Americans than to East Asians.

From tracking brown bears in Alaska to exploring an ancient canyon in Arizona, these seven Indigenous-led experiences offer a deeper connection to the land and its stories. Native American-led ...

Ancient genomes Past research showed that almost all of today's Native Americans trace ancestry to six women who crossed the Bering Strait around 20,000 years ago.

Archaeologists have used new techniques to study the ancient equivalents of modern kitchen tools used by Native Americans thousands of years ago. Today, we have the mortar, pestle and cutting board.