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Ashley Sharpe

interior of freshwater mussel

Life on Earth

How ancient Mayan shell decor led to a new look at freshwater mussels south of the border

November 26, 2018

The ancient Maya are not particularly known for their love of freshwater mussels. Mathematics, maize, pyramids and human sacrifice, yes….
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Ashley Sharpe holding skull

Cultural Heritage

Old teeth, new stories

November 18, 2016

UF archaeologist uses Chicxulub ‘dinosaur crater’ rocks, prehistoric teeth to track ancient humans Where’s the best place to start when…
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close-up of carved shell

Cultural Heritage

Beyond the temples

November 5, 2015

Most of what we know about Mayan civilization relates to kings, queens and their elaborate temples. To understand what life…
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