Betel nut chewing is more than just a simple habit. Throughout history, communities across Southeast Asia have used these nuts socially, spiritually, and medicinally. Wrapped in betel leaves and ...
MINNEAPOLIS — A University of Minnesota researcher helped discover an ancient tooth in a Laotian cave estimated to be between 164,000 and 131,000 years old, adding a new piece of evidence to one of ...
Ancient rituals and customs often leave behind obvious archaeological evidence. From the impeccably preserved mummies of Egypt to psychoactive substance residue that remained at the bottom of a clay ...