What Were the Marital Duels in Medieval Germany?
Medieval justice was very peculiar. I can give a quick and curious example with animal trials. Cats, dogs, bulls, caterpillars, and other creatures of God were sent to the scaffold…
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Vladislav Tchakarov
Hello, my name is Vladislav and I am glad to have you here on Curiosmos. As a history student, I have a strong passion for history and science, and the opportunity to research and write in this field on a daily basis is a dream come true.
Why Is 536 Considered The Worst Year in Human History?
If you think that in 2019, 2020, 2021, everything was bad – the coronavirus, the ruble, oil, and the entire world economy in general – you should probably know that…
The Unknown Origin of the Miniature Mummy of the San Pedro Mountains
In the summer of 1940, two enterprising gentlemen were prospecting for gold in the San Pedro Mountains in Wyoming. While raking up another rock blockage, the miners stumbled upon the…
Ancient Chinese “Astronomy Coin” Depicts How Chinese Astronomers Saw The Sky 2000 Years Ago
When it comes to astronomy roots, experts usually name the Sumerians, Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Chinese as the earliest astronomers. My opinion is that while these ancient civilizations did know the…
Does the Human Brain Really Resemble the Cosmic Web?
Does the human brain really resemble the cosmic web? We explain what the 2020 network comparison measured—and what it did not prove.
Who Erected More Than 7000 Ancient Nuraghe Towers On An Italian Island?
A curious theory was published in 2002 by Italian journalist Sergio Frau, suggesting that the columns that Plato wrote about may have been in the Strait of Sicily. Consequently, according…
What Was Hidden In The Submerged Osiris Shaft in Egypt?
Ancient Egypt has attracted people from all over the world for centuries. Seekers of mysterious artifacts, wise knowledge of distant ancestors, fabulous treasures – all of them aspired to the…
Why Are There So Many Stone Spheres Scattered Across The Globe
In the second half of the twentieth century, the discovery of mysterious stone spheres made a lot of noise in the media. “Chariots of the Gods”, as they were called…
The Monolith of Tlaloc Is The Largest Ancient Monolith in America
Tlaloc is mostly known as the Aztec god of rain and thunder. Like many gods in other cultures, Tlaloc was believed to inhabit the mountaintops. Although Tlaloc was rather a…
The Handbag Of The Gods: An Unexplained Symbol Depicted in Ancient Monuments Worldwide
More and more convincing evidence found over the last two or three decades proves that humanity is a species with amnesia. Countless discoveries around the globe make us question everything…
Unwritten Mystery: What Is The Purpose Of The Enigmatic Gate Of The Gods In Peru?
Let’s transport our minds to Peru and the rocks along the shores of Lake Titicaca. We land before a mysterious site at Hayu Marca. It is there that the massive…
10 Famous Real Pirates: Blackbeard, Anne Bonny and More
The real history of piracy is larger than the familiar Caribbean cast. Blackbeard, Anne Bonny and Captain Kidd were real people, but their reputations were shaped by court records, naval…
Did A Massive Comet Impact Destroy an Advanced Civilization on Earth 13,000 Years Ago?
As the best-selling author and researcher Graham Hancock explains in his book “Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth’s Lost Civilization”, at the end of the last Ice…
Fast Food In Ancient Rome; What Was the Roman Thermopolium?
Many today believe that the concept of snack bars, semi-finished products, and fast food, in general, is a result of modern living conditions – the busy work schedule of some…
Lemuria: How a 19th-Century Scientific Idea Became a Lost-Continent Legend
Lemuria has been called a lost continent, an ancient homeland, and even the birthplace of a higher human species. The story is compelling, but its history is more interesting than…
Apollo 10: Contact With Aliens Or A Bug In The System?
Surrounded by the vastness of outer space, Apollo 10 astronauts suddenly lost contact with the Houston Control Center. At this point, they encountered an unidentified radio signal. They didn’t know…
Unwritten Mystery: Is The Babylonian Tablet of Shamash Proof of Advanced Ancient Technology?
Shamash is the ancient Mesopotamian God of the Sun, justice, morality, and truth, known for his kindness and generosity. He is the twin brother of the goddess of heaven, Inana…
Extracting Free Energy From The Air; Nikola Tesla’s Great Dream
On the night of July 10, 1856, Nikola Tesla was born in the village of Smiljan (then part of the Austrian Empire, and today in Croatia). His father was a…
Scientists Have Discovered A Mysterious Human Species in Tibetan Caves
History is rewritten on a yearly basis with the progress of archaeology around the world. Several days ago, archaeologists wrote another chapter in the origins of one of the most…
What If Our Universe Simulated Itself Into Existence?
Even a few thousand years ago, Plato suggested that what we see could not be real and should be a simulated universe. With the advent of computers, the hypothesis breathed…
Here Are 8 Factors That Led To The Collapse of The Western Roman Empire
On the border between the 4th and 5th centuries, after almost 500 years of hegemony in the ancient world, the Western Roman Empire collapsed. Historians have repeatedly tried to systematize…
Most Controversial Map in History; What Secrets Does The Piri Reis Map Hold?
The Piri Reis map is perhaps the most controversial surviving document from the age of great geographical discoveries, which is constantly at the center of controversy. The debates are mainly fueled…
The Unsolved Secret Of The Man In The “Iron Mask”
On September 18, 1698, a mysterious prisoner was brought to the Bastille from a prison in Piedmont. The prisoner wore an iron mask that completely covered his face. These are…
Here Are 5 Myths About Cleopatra That Will Surprise You As Untrue
An untouchable beauty, a devoted lover, she fell victim to the enviers and villains of the strong men she loved. Such is the “canonical” image of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra,…