Uniquely is a series of stories that explore the history, landmarks, culture and people that make southwestern Illinois a unique place to live. Got ideas? Send them to [email protected]. Metro-east ...

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN—A place known for its frigid winter temperatures may soon be attracting visitors in the warmer months to see one of Minnesota’s most impressive ancient attractions. About 15 ...

Archaeologists found a 5,300-year-old burial mound, or long barrow, with 30 graves during highway construction near Lípa, photos show. Photo from the Department of Archaeology at the University of ...

Mike Swan stopped at the sight of off-road vehicle tracks, looked down, and slowly closed his eyes. His hand clutching tobacco he would later sprinkle, Swan, an Anishinaabeg Native American from White ...

Anthropology professor Ken Tankersley says the mound is definitely a snake. If it is an effigy serpent mound, it could be the largest in the world, surpassing the Great Serpent Mound in Adams County.

MARIEMONT, Ohio, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- A so-called "serpent mound" discovered in Ohio and thought to be built by Indians centuries ago may be the largest such mound in the world, researchers say. University ...