Akhenaten: The Pharaoh Who Recast Ancient Egypt
Who was Akhenaten? He was an Eighteenth-Dynasty pharaoh whose reign transformed Egypt’s royal religion, art and capital for a short time in the fourteenth century B.C. Akhenaten promoted the Aten,…
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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.
Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Build the Pyramids? What Archaeology Shows
Why did ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? The evidence points to a royal funerary purpose, but “tomb” is only the beginning of the story. A pyramid was the centre of…
Unraveling the Infinity Symbol: Its Origins and Impact on Mathematics
A Timeless Symbol with Deep Roots The infinity symbol (∞) is instantly recognizable, even to those with only a passing familiarity with mathematics. This enigmatic emblem, which has signified the…
What Was the Largest Horse Ever Recorded? The Story of Sampson
When people ask for the “largest horse ever,” they are usually asking about height. Horse records use a more precise measurement: the distance from the ground to the withers, the…
10 Things you probably didn’t know about gravity
The Force That Shapes Our Lives and Universe Gravity, the force that connects objects based on their mass and causes them to fall towards Earth, is a complex and fascinating…
5 Key Characteristics Unique to UFOs
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) have perplexed observers for years, exhibiting behaviors that defy our understanding of physics and technology. As a result, UFOs have become a popular subject for scientific…
Former Pentagon Official Reveals Top-Secret Study of Crashed UFOs from Unknown Origins
Dr. Colm Kelleher’s Impressive Background and UFO Expertise Dr. Colm Kelleher, a former Pentagon UFO program manager and author of Skinwalkers at the Pentagon, has made a startling claim –…
Archaeologists Find Strange Pre-Hispanic Structures in Bolivia
Archaeologists Discover 135 Hilltop Sites and Waskiri, a Unique Circular Construction Unearthing Pre-Hispanic Ritual Landscapes in Bolivia Recent archaeological research in Carangas, Bolivia, has brought to light numerous pre-Hispanic religious…
The Giant Magellan Telescope: A Titan Poised to Outshine Hubble and Webb
The goal is kind of simple, to unveil the very secrets of the universe from a location atop the Atacama Desert in Chile. Are you ready to have your mind…
Pilot Speaks Out: Exclusive Insight into Startling UFO Encounter Over Colombia
The pilot responsible for filming the remarkable UFO video in mid-air over Colombia that took the world by storm has stepped forward, offering new details about the encounter that will…
Uncovering the Secrets of Newgrange: 10 Astonishing Facts About Ancient Ireland’s Monument
Step back in time as we unveil ten remarkable facts about Ireland’s ancient Newgrange monument. This fascinating prehistoric site, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, has captivated historians and…
The Roman Codex: Unraveling the Origins of the Modern Book
The term “codex” refers to a type of book that consists of pages bound together on one side, which was widely used during the Roman era. Prior to the codex,…
Caral — the Oldest Civilization in the Americas
Caral, an archaeological site in Peru’s Supe Valley, is widely regarded as the earliest known center of civilization in the Americas, with radiocarbon dates placing its main period of monumental…
The Stone That Revealed Ancient Egypt’s Treasures
Unlocking the Secrets of an Enigmatic Civilization The Rosetta Stone, a remarkable artifact discovered over two centuries ago, has been instrumental in unveiling the mysteries of ancient Egypt. By deciphering…
10 Fascinating Facts About Marco Polo, the Renowned Venetian Explorer
Discover the Intriguing Life of Marco Polo and His Remarkable Journey to the Far East Marco Polo, the intrepid Venetian explorer, merchant, and writer, captured the world’s imagination with his…
The Mysteries of Thornborough Henges: A Sacred Space Lost in Time
Exploring the History, Purpose, and Significance of North Yorkshire’s Enigmatic Earthworks The Enigma of Thornborough Henges; Stonehenge of the North Nestled near Ripon in North Yorkshire, the Thornborough Henges remain…
What Was Leviathan? The Sea Monster in the Bible and Ugarit
What was Leviathan supposed to be? The Hebrew Bible does not read like a zoological field guide. Across Job, Psalms and Isaiah, it becomes a sea creature, a serpent and…
10 Mysterious Shipwrecks That Continue to Baffle Experts
Shipwrecks have long been a source of fascination and intrigue for both historians and adventure-seekers. While many have been discovered and explored, there are still countless wrecks lying undiscovered beneath…
10 Things You Should Know About a Dyson Swarm: The Ultimate Energy Solution for Humanity?
In a world where energy demand continues to grow, finding sustainable solutions has become a top priority. One such innovative idea is the Dyson Swarm, a futuristic concept that has…
Newly declassified documents reveal shocking details about UFO sightings in Antarctica in 1962
Unearthed Document Confirms Strange Antarctic UFO Activity in the 1960s In the early 1960s, a string of peculiar UFO sightings occurred in the Antarctic region. A newly discovered document now…
10 Intriguing Facts About the Bell Beaker Culture: An Influential Phenomenon in European Prehistory
The Bell Beaker culture, an archaeological phenomenon spanning several centuries in European prehistory, has long fascinated researchers. Characterized by its distinctive pottery and widespread influence, this culture offers valuable insights…
Where is the Cross upon which Jesus was crucified
Medieval Europe was captivated by relics, with fragments from Jesus’ crucifixion holding the highest esteem. But what happened to the fabled “True Cross”? The term “True Cross” refers to the…
Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs) Rebranded to Unidentified Undersea Phenomena (UUP)
Recent email exchanges reveal the military’s rebranding of unidentified underwater objects as Unidentified Undersea Phenomena (UUPs) to shake off stigma, similar to the renaming of UFOs as UAPs. An email…
The Origins of the Maya Civilization: Olmec Influence or Independent Development?
Unraveling the Mystery of Maya Origins The ancient Maya civilization was a remarkable society that flourished in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. However, the question of how this civilization emerged…