Curiosity doesn’t come out of nowhere. It is instilled through tidbits of knowledge. No kid’s going to pick up crayons and draw without first seeing how they’re used.
Humans need a range of information in order to prime the interested pump. After an initial introduction, the rest is up to them to follow up on gathering more artifacts.
Everything can be made more intriguing. It is within the hunt to know more, you discover. The seeker never leaves any ignorance unturned.