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When the European settlers of North America first set out west, they discovered strange earth mounds in the Midwest and the southern United States. In shape, some of them resembled…
The symbolism of the snake is one of the most complex and commonly seen images in world mythology. It is characterized by pronounced polyvalence. It contains both the masculine and…
Due to China’s relative secrecy, any find, especially an unexpected one obtained as a result of a random flight or a photo from space, becomes a sensation. The fact that…
Covering more than 71% of the planet, the Еarth’s oceans are rugged and unexplored. We can only guess what’s under the water. But with new technology, people are beginning to…
In 2018, vice-president Mike Pence announced that the U.S. government plans to create a brand new interstellar military branch by 2020. To me, his speech and announcement brought certain favorite…
Tutankhamun’s subjects regarded him partly as a god and partly as a man. In 1323 BC, his death put an end to an entire era – the time when Egypt…
The ancient Egyptian site of the Abydos boats represents a whole fleet of ships found in the sands of Abydos in Egypt. Ships played an essential role in ancient Egypt,…
Merlin is the name of a sorcerer mostly mentioned in the various versions of the legend of King Arthur. Just like the actual mythical king, there is no historical evidence…
The ancient Sumerian civilization may have been underdeveloped in the sense of a written script, for example, but they sure understood astronomy and the night sky to a certain extent.…
Knowing that women had limited rights in Ancient Rome, especially when it came to warfare and combat, it may surprise you that female gladiators truly existed. According to the ancient…
We all know countless myths about giants, elves, and numerous other beings but few have heard of Tuatha De Danann, one of the greatest mythical tribes of Ireland. According to…
Hidden in the slopes of the Georgian Erusteti Mountain lies a magnificent ancient cave city complex that rarely received the attention it deserves. The Vardzia Cave Monastery is one of…
Greece, with its myriad islands, stands as a bastion of ancient mysteries and inspiring history. There’s an enduring humor among locals that every ancient stone in Greece harbors a fragment…
What would I not give to be able to go back in time and visit the Colosseum in Rome during a gladiatorial duel? To hear the sharp sound of steel…
For centuries, limestone and sandstone dominated as the primary building materials of ancient Egypt. However, as Egyptian quarrying techniques evolved, they turned their attention to more challenging materials like granite.…
The countless mysteries and beauties of Asia have always attracted us, the Western people, with their exoticism. Another incredible landmark of the eastern world is located in the deep shadows…
The underground city of Derinkuyu is the oldest underground city in the Median Empire, and the largest city found in Cappadocia, Turkey. It is proof that points to the perfection…
Who was Ra? Calling him simply the Egyptian sun god is accurate, but it hides the larger question: what did the sun mean to Egyptian ideas about time, kingship, danger…
At a depth of 25 meters off the coast of the western Japanese island of Yonaguni are mysterious underwater pyramids and the remains of an ancient city, nowadays known as…
In the Middle Ages, the Viking Ulfberht swords were probably considered something of an elite brand. However, their unattainable quality has remained a mystery for modern science. We know of…
How did the ancient civilizations build such grand structures of multiton stones? How did they transport them from hundreds of miles away, and more importantly, how did they lift them…
Is there a scientist with a greater impact on our modern world than Nikola Tesla? The inventor who gave electricity to the world paved the way for the countless technological…
Antares, a striking feature in our night sky, has been an integral part of human history, astrology, and astronomy for millennia. Its significance dates back to ancient civilizations like the…
Have you heard of one of the most mysterious legends in English medieval history – that of the green children of Woolpit? According to medieval sources from the 12th century,…