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Among ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and other pre-Hispanic cultures, Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) is manifested as a deity with various motifs, forms, and legends, among which his form of…
The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of these tools progressed into more sophisticated instruments, while others became…
Everyone has heard of the Egyptian pyramids, but few people know that there are almost 200 pyramids in the desert of eastern Sudan, which differ from their counterparts in Giza…
Democritus of Abdera – one of the famous ancient Greek philosophers, often considered the founder of the theory of atomism, possessed encyclopedic knowledge. The pundit studied the exact and natural…
Many people believe that the Vikings were a nationality. On the contrary, they were something like a military alliance that managed to seriously expand its possessions. A classic misconception is…
Isaac Newton’s predictions are often reduced to one date: 2060. The year appears in his handwriting, and that alone has kept the story alive. Every few years, the claim returns…
The Soviet Union had real plans to send humans to Mars decades ago. This was revealed in a declassified document of the CIA, provided by John Greenewald, founder, and owner…
Until about 25 years ago, no one had any idea of the extent of Bahariya’s archaeological treasure. This changed by complete chance and the help… of a donkey. In 1996,…
In the era of the Republic, the Romans began to build paved roads, gradually covering not only Italy but also numerous provinces. Most often, these were relatively straight roads between…
From ancient times the image of a woman is associated with that of life because the woman is the one who gives the beginning of a new life. For millennia,…
Inca mythology is a bit confusing as there are different versions. In general, the gods and legends of the Andean civilizations are intertwined with all sorts of variations. However, one…
Every person has thought about how our ancestors lived, what they thought about, and what they strive for. Well, the answer to the last question is quite simple: judging by…
The Pleiades are among the most remarkable asterisms. You may wonder what exactly an asterism is – a characteristic, easily recognizable group of stars, which may belong to one or…
Besides the obvious patents and inventions we have all heard of, Nikola Tesla had many other interests that would surprise you, and one of his apparent obsessions was the Egyptian…
Ancient Romans divided the day into daytime and nighttime but the way they measured time was different. The day consisted of twelve hours. Depending on the season, the duration of…
How did people have fun in the Middle Ages? There was no single medieval experience. A noble household, a market town, a monastery and a farming village had different calendars,…
Scientists have noticed that many ancient Egyptian pharaoh statues lack noses. At first, it was attributed to the fact that the nose is an outstanding part of the face. The…
After the death of a Roman emperor, it was time for his apotheosis. This was the name of the complex, lengthy, and slightly strange procedure for the funeral of the ruler,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…