Why Do No Ancient Texts Mention the Construction of the Largest Pyramid on Earth?
There are pyramids scattered all across the globe. Some of these pyramids are massive; others are no more than a few meters high. They come in all shapes and sizes.…
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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.
Enigmatic Message Etched on the Most Famous Viking Monument Deciphered
A new interpretation of the inscription etched on the so-called Rök runestone, the most famous Viking rune monument, deals with the conflict between light and darkness, heat and cold, and…
The Sleeping Prophet: What Did Edgar Cayce Say About World War III?
Could Edgar Cayce’s readings tell us anything about a third world war? His warnings about conflict still invite questions, especially when familiar places appear in passages written decades ago. But…
The Birth of An Ancient Pyramid: How Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid Came to Be
Of all the pyramids on Earth, none are as captivating perhaps as the pyramids of Egypt. It is not because the most massive pyramids are hose of Egypt, nor is…
A 40,000-Year-Old “Cave-Art Code” May Have Given Rise to Human Writing
Tens of thousands of years ago, ancient people saw the necessity to leave behind them not only a legacy but a message written on stone through a combination of strange…
3 Striking Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know The Exact Age of the Great Sphinx
There is a massive, monolithic statue at the foot of the Pyramids at Giza called the Sphinx. Carved at an unknown time, the statue was shaped like a lion’s body…
How Old Are the Egyptian Pyramids? What Archaeology Can Date
How old are the Egyptian pyramids? The answer depends on which pyramid a person means. Egypt’s pyramid tradition began with the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Third Dynasty and…
Mystery in Stone: How Did the Ancient Egyptians Move Massive 720-ton Statues?
In the middle of what is now Egypt stand two towering ancient statutes dubbed the Colossi of Memnon. Each of them reaching a height of 19 meters (60ft). It has…
Navy Pilot Who Pursued UFO Says It Didn’t Obey the Laws of Physics
Fifteen years ago, U.S. Navy pilot Chad Underwood encountered an unidentified flying object (UFO) while patrolling the skies above the North Pacific, in what is now known as the UFO…
3 Reasons Why The Great Pyramid Could Predate Khufu
Mainstream Egyptologists generally agree that Pharaoh Khufu built the Great Pyramid of Giza as his eternal resting place around 4,500 years ago. But is there physical evidence to back this…
Unwritten Mystery: 3 Things You Should Know About the Terrifying Ancient Aztec Skull Tower
Beneath the heart of Mexico City, a group of archaeologists has unearthed a terrifying tower. It is no ordinary tower, but one made of human skulls. It’s called the Tzompantli,…
Cosmic Connection: The Intricate Location of Ancient Greek Temples and the Stars
Were ancient Greek temples built entirely randomly? Do these ancient structures hide secrets embedded in stone? And is there something more to them? According to several theories, ancient temples were…
Scientists: Earth May Have Been Inhabited by Advanced Civilizations Before Humans
What if thousands of years ago, long before the first ancient civilizations developed and walked the surface of our planet, there was a highly advanced ancient civilization on Earth? It…
Rare Buried Sphinx Statue Discovered in Egypt South of the Pyramids
Archeological excavations in Egypt have revealed the presence of a rare buried Sphinx made of limestone. An archaeological mission in Egypt has recently reported the discovery of a rare Sphinx…
This Stunning Map Reveals Hidden Features Beneath Antarctica
A new map made of data from radar, imaging, and predictions has revealed Antarctica’s unprecedented view. Not only has the new map revealed what Antarctica looks like beneath the ice,…
44,000-Year-Old Cave Art Reveals Ancient Humans Depicted Shapeshifting Beings
Around 44,000 years ago, modern humans were already great artists. Although we have discovered many fine ancient art examples, it has been long debated as to what cave art was…
Why the Great Pyramid Has Eight Sides
The Great Pyramid of Giza is usually drawn as a four-sided monument with a square base. From the ground, that is exactly how it looks. From the air, however, each…
Archeological Discovery Sheds Rare Light on the Ancient Kingdom of Aksum
A rare archeological discovery offers scholars unprecedented details on Aksum’s lost ancient kingdom, one of Africa’s most influential ancient civilizations. Archeological excavations have revealed the ancient remnants of an ancient…
The Great Sphinx Is So Old It Was Restored For the First Time 3,500 Years Ago
None of all the carved monuments on the planet are as enigmatic and mysterious as Giza’s Great Sphinx. Cut from the Giza bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx is…
A 5,000-Year-Old Peruvian Pyramid Reveals Unexpected Clues About Ancient Civilization
It may not be close to as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza. However, a kind of pyramid structure recently excavated in Peru has revealed stunning details about human…
3 Discoveries Made Inside Ancient Egyptian Pyramids That May Help Reveal Their Purpose
The exact number of pyramids in Egypt remains a debatable number. However, experts will probably agree that there are around 120 confirmed pyramids. Not all of them remain standing today,…
Why Ancient Pyramid Builders Never Recorded How the Pyramids Were Built
If you were to ask a world traveler of all the ancient monuments on Earth, which made the strongest impression, it is most likely that he will reply “the Pyramids…
The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya Revealed in 10 Beautiful Images
There’s a massive rock fortress in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. To climb it, it will take anywhere between 1.5…
The Heart of a Pyramid: 8 Stumping Images of the Great Pyramid’s Interior
Of all the pyramids that exist worldwide, the Great Pyramid of Giza captivates us the most. This is for different reasons. To some, the Great Pyramid of Giza left a…