There Are 200 Ancient Underground Cities in Turkey Alone
Almost all underground cities in Anatolia are unique to antique Cappadocia, a region that includes the provinces of Nevsehir, Aksaray, and Kayseri. Some of them may have even been built…
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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.
3 Ancient Underground Cities You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
Some of the underground cities explored in this article are believed to be older than history. Built by mysterious people, some of them are home to secrets that have still…
Was Imhotep The First Pyramid Architect?
As I’ve written in previous articles, thousands of years ago, on a global scale, ancient cultures decided to build massive pyramids reaching for the skies. The ancients erected some of…
Here’s Why the Underground City of Derinkuyu is a True Ancient Wonder
In the Derinkuyu district of Nevşehir Province, Turkey, lies one of the Earth’s largest and most remarkable underground cities. This ancient, multi-leveled city remains an enigma, with many secrets yet…
This is the Real Reason Why the Ancient Egyptians Built Fake Doors Inside Pyramids
In addition to the many other mysteries that have ‘haunted’ Egyptologists for decades, researchers believe they may have finally understood why the builders of the ancient pyramids built so many…
The Alleged Prophecies of John of Jerusalem, One of the Founders of the Knights Templar
Jehan de Vézelay, also known as John of Jerusalem (1042-1119), is, according to a book published in 1994 by Mr. Galvieski(?), a Templar who participated in the liberation of Jerusalem…
Did the Knights Templar Arrive in America Before Columbus?
This theory suggests that the enigmatic Knights Templar, a powerful military order in the Middle Ages, may have reached America around 200 years before Christopher Columbus. The Knights Templar and…
Here Are 5 Stunning Images of the Ancient Rani Ki Vav Stepwell in India
There’s a fascinating stepwell in India known as Rani ki Vav, and it is one of the most intricate stepwells ever constructed. Its name translates to Queen’s Stepwell. Located on…
Here Are 15 Facts About Pyramids You Won’t Find in History Books
I call it Pyramidomania—the global phenomenon of ancient civilizations constructing massive pyramids, seemingly reaching for the heavens. Using whatever materials were available—some more durable than others—these cultures built colossal monuments…
Here Are 7 Images of Ancient Megaliths That Completely Defy Logic
Who said that our ancestors weren’t advanced enough? Yes, there are ancient structures built across the planet that truly defy reason and logic. Most of these buildings have left us…
Here Are 6 of the Weirdest Asteroids Ever Found
Exploring the solar system is a massive feat for humankind. But we are good at it. In fact, we seem to be better equipped and willing to explore what lies…
Our Planet Rang Like a Bell For 20 Minutes, and Scientists Now Know Why
In 2018, the entire planet rang like a bell. Seismometers around the globe recorded the mysterious phenomena, and experts were left stunned. Only now do we know what happened and…
Here Are 5 Ancient Artifacts Crafted From Meteorites Thousands of Years Ago
Call them weapons from the heavens if you wish. Since time immemorial, people have looked to the stars for countless answers. From time to time, the heavens would respond. Not…
Meet Camazotz; the Ancient Maya Batman god Worshiped 2,500 Years Ago
Meet Camazotz, the Ancient Mayan Batman Many things we think originated in recent times are actual copies from much older sources. There’s plenty of evidence of such cases throughout history.…
Here Are 3 Ancient Sphinxes Discovered in Egypt You Probably Never Heard of
We agree; the Great Sphinx of Giza is a unique, stunning statue that may very well predate the Pyramids themselves. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the monument…
The Largest Pyramid on Earth is Hidden Inside a Mountain in Mexico, Here’s What You Need to Know
Did you know that the largest pyramid on Earth isn’t in Egypt but in Mexico? Standing proud, the Pyramid of Cholula is considered the largest pyramid ever built on Earth,…
15 Discoveries on Mars That Changed Everything We Thought We Knew About the Red Planet
Humankind is on the verge of exploring the entire solar system, paving the way for colonization. Mars was the first planet Earth attempted to explore in our journey to expand…
3 Discoveries Made Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza That Have Left Experts Puzzled
Studying Egypt, its monuments, tombs, pyramids, and mysteries hidden beneath the golden sands must be every archaeologist’s dream. But Egypt is big. And its history is even bigger. Even though we’ve…
10 Images That Show How Massive The Great Pyramid of Giza Really is
The Great Pyramid of Giza can look deceptively simple in familiar photographs: a clean triangle on a flat plateau. The sense of scale arrives later, when a person appears at…
The Palpa Lines: Ancient Symbols Carved in the Desert Floor 1,000 Years Before Nazca
When you speak about Peru, you can’t help and mention its incredibly rich history. Whether its ancient cities you want, lost treasures, or mysterious symbols carved on the arid desert…
Here Are 5 of the Most Bizarre Elongated Skulls Ever Found
Elongated skulls have been found all over the planet. No matter what ancient cultures are being studied, it seems that nearly all ancient civilizations had people of elongated skulls in…
3 Important Reasons Why the Pyramids of Egypt May Not be Tombs
The Great Pyramid of Giza is widely described as a royal tomb built for the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. That interpretation fits the broader archaeological pattern: Old Kingdom pyramids were…
30 Facts About the Great Sphinx Missing From History Books
Since the Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most important statues on Earth, the oldest and most massive one, here are 30 fascinating facts about the Great Sphinx…
The Zapata Footprint Mystery: Claims of a Human Footprint Dating Back 290 Million Years
The Zapata Footprint is an alleged human footprint embedded in a Permian rock in New Mexico. Referred to by some as the New Mexico track or the Zapata track, a…