How Earthquakes Trigger the Formation of Giant Gold Nuggets in Quartz
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For decades, geologists have known that gold forms in quartz with the assistance of seismic activity. However, the precise mechanisms…
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Micronuclear Batteries Could Last for Decades Without a Recharge
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In an age where technology is evolving at breakneck speed, power sources are also undergoing revolutionary changes. One of the…
The Mystery of the Devil’s Corkscrews; Nebraska’s Giant Spirals
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The Surprising Origins of Nebraska’s Enigmatic Spirals Discover the astonishing truth behind the Devil’s Corkscrews, long considered an unsolvable mystery…
Uncovering the Secrets of Newgrange: 10 Astonishing Facts About Ancient Ireland’s Monument
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Delve into the Mysteries of the 5,000-year-old Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb Step back in time as we unveil ten remarkable…
Steel Was Used in Europe 2,900 Years Ago
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Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that steel was produced and used in Europe much sooner than previously thought. Scientists believe…
Ancient Artworks: 8 Iconic Works of Art from the Ancient World
I recently wrote about some of the instruments that shaped humanity and realized that amidst the development of civilization, a…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Adam’s Calendar
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What are the first creations of man? A discovery in southern Africa takes us back 75,000 years when the inhabitants of…
The Story of the Crystal Skulls And How To Distinguish Facts from Legends
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If we are to believe the ancient legends, crystal skulls carry the “Holy Knowledge”. The commonality in all myths is…
10 Most Significant Treasures Found in Tutankhamun’s Tomb in Pictures
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Tutankhamun’s subjects regarded him partly as a god and partly as a man. In 1323 BC, his death put an…
Unwritten Mystery: Was The World’s First UFO Recorded 780,000 Years ago?
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There are many famous cases of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in the last few decades, but we all wonder when…
Unwritten Mystery: Did Ancient Egyptians Really Use “Ramps” to Build the Pyramids?
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Of all the problems concerning the pyramids, their construction is the most puzzling. Even Roma writer Pliny, who condemned the…
Facts About Ancient Egypt’s Colossi Of Memnon and Amenhotep III
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The two monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in the Egyptian 18th dynasty, also known as Colossi…
3 Important Reasons the Diary of Merer Isn’t Evidence of How the Great Pyramid Was Built
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The pyramid building fever is thought to have begun in Egypt during the Third Dynasty reign of Djoser. He is…
How Did the Ancient Egyptians Transport Massive 200-ton Stones?
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Throughout the extensive history of Egypt, this ancient civilization has managed to construct some of the most challenging and daring…
Mystery in Stone: How Did the Ancient Egyptians Move Massive 720-ton Statues?
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In the middle of what is now Egypt stand two towering ancient statutes dubbed the Colossi of Memnon. Each of…
The Pyramids of Giza and the Missing Pharaoh Mummies
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Of all the ancient Egyptian Pyramids— there are about 120—those located at Giza are the rock stars of the ancient…
Here’s How Ancient Pyramid Builders Oriented the Pyramids Using the Stars
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Like all technology, whether it is old or new, when it comes down to building the pyramids, we look at…
The Intricate Ancient Defense Mechanism Built Into the Great Pyramid of Giza
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Of all the incredible things about the pyramid, perhaps not many people know that its builders included an intricate, ancient…
Here’s What the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids Look Like From Space
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The Pyramids of Giza are the most famous ancient monument on the planet’s surface. If you ask any traveler which…
5 Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know the True Purpose of the Pyramids
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“…men are capable of perceiving the Pyramid in an astonishing number of ways. Some have thought the Pyramid was an…
The Bosnian Pyramids; What They Are And Why the Controversy
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It’s no secret that there are pyramids scattered across the globe. There are thousands of pyramids all over the planet….
Ancient Humans Miniaturized Tools And Weapons Starting 2.6 Million Years Ago
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Some 2.6 million years ago, ancient humans miniaturized tools and weapons in a sensational, technological boom. A study suggests that…