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Ivan Petricevic

Ivan Petricevic is an investigative journalist and researcher with more than a decade of experience covering ancient history, UAP phenomena, space, and science. He writes about space, science, and history for Večernji list and has appeared as an expert on Discovery Channel and History Channel. He founded Curiosmos, where he reports from primary sources, archaeological research, and field investigations.
How Did Life Begin on Earth

How Did Life Begin on Earth?

For as long as humans have gazed up at the stars or pondered the world around them, one question has lingered: How did life begin? It’s an age-old mystery that…

An old engraving illustrating the Bamyan Buddhas over a hundred years ago in 1883.

Bamiyan Buddhas: Why the Empty Niches Still Matter

The two empty niches in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley are among the most recognisable absences in world heritage. Until March 2001, colossal standing Buddhas looked out from the cliffs. The Taliban…

Karahan Tepe and the World Beyond Göbekli Tepe

Göbekli Tepe still dominates any conversation about the deep origins of monument building, but another hill in southeastern Turkey has been pressing on that story with growing force. Karahantepe, often…

Remarkable Discovery at Karahan Tepe

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable carving of a running wild donkey on a stone during the ongoing excavations at Karahan Tepe, a Pre-Pottery Neolithic site situated in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye.…

A menhir from the Neolithic

7,000-Year-Old “Treasure” Discovered by Experts

Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered a remarkable collection of artifacts dating back approximately 7,000 years, offering valuable insights into the daily lives of some of the first farmers of the…

An illustration of a sphere-like UFO. Depositphotos.

Study Uncovers Personality Traits Linked to UFO Sightings

A recent study suggests that individuals who report witnessing unidentified flying objects (UFOs) may not be prone to cognitive misperceptions but instead may possess specific personality traits that make them…

Skara Brae and the Road to Stonehenge

Skara Brae and the Road to Stonehenge

Skara Brae and Stonehenge stand at opposite ends of Britain, but they are part of the same story. In Orkney, a village sealed beneath sand preserves the daily life of…

The summer solstice at the famous ancient monument of Stonehenge.

Stonehenge Was Never Alone on the Plain

The stones on Salisbury Plain were never meant to stand alone. They belonged to a wider ceremonial world—one shaped over centuries by people who built, returned, and rebuilt the same…

An artists rendering of what Atlantis may have looked like in the past.

Edgar Cayce’s Vision of Atlantis and Hidden Chambers

Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet’s Extraordinary Claims Edgar Cayce, an American figure famed for his psychic abilities, captivated audiences worldwide with his remarkable talent for remote medical diagnoses and profound…

These ancient astronomical observatories are older than the pyramids. A photograph showing the stones of Nabta Playa.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Nabta Playa

In the heart of the Sahara Desert lies a mystery older than the pyramids – Nabta Playa. This ancient site, with its astronomical alignments, challenges our understanding of early civilizations.…