Ancient geoglyphs, erased

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Sept. 26, 2024

Fazenda Atlântica geoglyph in Acre state, western Brazil.  Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg

Read the story As Brazil's farmers move deeper into the Amazon to meet global demand for soy, corn and sugar, cultural authorities are rushing to protect ancient archaeological sites that stand in their way. These geometric earth carvings, known as geoglyphs, are evidence of a sophisticated civilization representative of a "heritage that is as giant and important as the pyramids in Egypt," according to archaeologist Antonia Barbosa. Yet at least nine of the most emblematic sites have already been erased as Brazil's $523 billion agribusiness industry plows ahead, and others are being destroyed just as fast as they're being discovered.  "They've lasted for more than 2,000 years and we're going to destroy them in less than a generation," she said. Read The Big Take. Leia a versão em português aqui. Watch the Bloomberg Originals documentary.  Watch: The Uncertain Future of Ancient Geoglyphs Source: Bloomberg

Listen to the podcast As more American colleges struggle to stay afloat, one school is snapping up failing competitors to bolster student numbers and its finances. Enrollment is up and acceptance rates are down, but it has come at a price. On the Big Take podcast, Bloomberg's Francesca Maglione sits down with Big Take host David Gura to discuss why some colleges are eager to merge with others, and what this new dynamic might mean for the future of higher education.  Subscribe and listen on iHeart, Apple and Spotify.

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