Unearthing the Science of Human History
Launched in 2026, Past Explored is a digital publication covering archaeology, paleontology, and anthropology. We translate peer-reviewed research and excavation reports into clear, evidence-based reporting—without losing the uncertainty, debate, and context that make these fields honest.
Our Mission: Beyond the Press Release
Science coverage often follows publicity cycles, which means important work can be overlooked when it arrives without a press release. Past Explored exists to correct that imbalance.
We proactively track peer-reviewed journals and official excavation reports to find the studies that rarely make headlines. Our focus is on the “quiet” breakthroughs—changes in demography, technology, diet, mobility, and environment—that reshape the historical record over time.
Editorial Standards
Past Explored is committed to accuracy, transparency, and fair interpretation of evidence.
We report from primary sources, including peer-reviewed journals and official excavation reports, and we cite these sources in our articles whenever possible. We distinguish between what a study shows, what it suggests, and what remains uncertain, and we avoid sensationalism or overstated conclusions.
Our writers and editors are selected for subject-matter competence and the ability to communicate technical research clearly. When topics are complex or disputed, we seek additional context from the scholarly literature and, when feasible, outside experts.
Corrections Policy
If you spot an error, please contact us at pastexplored@psypost.org or submit a correction through our website form.
When we correct an article, we will clearly note what changed and when, and we will preserve transparency about the nature of the error. Updates that reflect new evidence or ongoing scholarly debate will be labeled as updates or clarifications, not silent edits.
Ownership & Funding
Past Explored is independently owned and operated by PsyPost Media Inc. Our work is funded through programmatic advertising, which helps keep our content free for students, researchers, and the general public.
Advertising does not influence our editorial decisions. No advertiser, donor, or outside organization determines which studies we cover or how we cover them.