In southern Iraq, archaeologists have excavated a remarkable collection of carved clay tablets—ancient records of Akkadia, ...

The figurines were discovered in a largely unexcavated site in El Salvador. Some 2,400 years ago, they were controlled by ...

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touc ...