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Beauty Can Conceal Darkness
- Archaeologists used prompt gamma-ray activation analysis to peer inside a corroded medieval pendant without destroying it.
- The scan revealed human finger bones, showing that beautiful containers can hide grim contents.
Colorado's Deep Prehistoric Roots
- Colorado's human history spans at least 12,000 years with diverse ancient peoples and megafauna present long ago.
- The region's deep past predates European names and reshapes the way we view its 'golden' myths.
Myths Born From Misunderstanding
- Spanish explorers misinterpreted indigenous economic hubs as literal golden cities, producing myths like Cibola and Quanah.
- Those myths spurred destructive expeditions and reveal how misunderstanding fuels legend and exploitation.