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Is there an object in space or anything related to space that has not been subjected to countless conspiracy theories? For instance, the Moon has been one of the greatest…
Several Southeastern tribes have long said that their ancestors received immigrants from Mesoamerica and that these immigrants introduced many cultural changes. Far too few anthropologists were listening. – Author: Richard…
Few people know much about the southernmost country in Europe, the country that ranks among the top places with the most favorable climate on the planet. And even if you…
Theoretical evidence for the existence of ancient American cultures that predated the previously known civilizations existed long before the original discovery of the Clovis Culture, but the artifacts we associate…
You probably know that electricity was used long before the new era, and batteries were invented more than 2,200 years ago in present-day Iraq… Right? In that case, you probably…
What are some of your favorite ancient places in Peru? “It’s an irritating reality that many places and events defy description. For instance, Angkor Wat and ancient Machu Picchu seem…
Much has been said about the weapons and tactics of the famous Roman legionaries. It is worth noting that they played a decisive role since the days of the Roman…
Thousands of years ago, a man called Djoser ruled over the land of Egypt. Mainstream Egyptologists placed his reign around 4,700 Years ago, during a period often referred to by…
“Sumer, the land which came to be known in classical times as Babylonia, consists of the lower half of Mesopotamia, roughly identical with modern Iraq from north of Baghdad to…
It is unimaginable how much of our modern life has been influenced by ancient civilizations. Following my previous articles on Mesopotamian and Chinese inventions, the time has come to discuss…
Unfortunately or not, war has occupied a significant part of human life from the dawn of humanity. The earliest historical sources take us back to wars 5,000 years ago around…
The gods are omnipotent. They embody the basic characteristics of nature or human nature and social life. Accordingly, They can guide and model everything on the World Tree – life,…
The mythology and religious ideas of the ancient Romans were initially extremely simplistic. In other words, their ancient deities were few until the Romans adopted many of the Greek gods. …
The monumental statues of the Bamiyan Buddhas were the most significant historical site in Afghanistan for more than a millennium before their ultimate destruction at the beginning of this century.…
The Paracas Textile creations are among the most exquisite treasures found from the pre-Colombian period of South America. It is absolutely amazing how this ancient civilization created over 100 natural…
The Paracas Culture is known for its mummy bundles, textiles and unusual cranial shapes. Here is what archaeological evidence can—and cannot—tell us about the people behind the mystery.
Stonehenge is often reduced to a postcard—a silent ring of prehistoric stones standing in an empty field. But the monument was never just a circle. It was built in stages…
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…
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…