Famed anthropologist Margaret Mead was once asked, “What was the first sign of human civilization?” You might think she would have mentioned prehistoric cave drawings, the discovery of fire, or ...

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A number of secondhand sources recall Mead making this statement in response to a student’s question or as part of a lecture. But ...