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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.…
“Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam. A country without a language is a country without a soul.” Even though Ireland shares her beauty with the world, she also possesses more…
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…
The thirteen towers of Chanquillo are considered the oldest astronomical complex in the Americas. Thousands of years ago, complex cultures developed around the world. Independently and without an apparent contact,…
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…
Of all the monuments on Earth, not one is as striking, magical, and mysterious as the Great Sphinx of Giza. This ancient statue, believed to have been carved some 4,400…
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…
If you ask anyone which ancient monument impresses him the most, chances are they will say the pyramids. It doesn’t have to be the Great pyramid, but pyramids in general.…
The ancient Egyptian pyramids’ story starts with the most humble beginnings in predynastic and early dynastic times. According to mainstream Egyptologists, the birth of the Egyptian pyramid–the Step Pyramid of…
The idea that alien life exists elsewhere in the universe–even our solar system–is more powerful than ever. The recent discovery of Phosphine in the Venusian atmosphere has forced us to…
Throughout history, countless ancient cities have been built across the globe. Some of these cities were so impressive that poems were recited in their honor, and some were so majestic…
Ancient Egypt’s history of pyramids is nothing short of magical. Although many experts say that the pyramids of Egypt are very human, they are also more than that, and they…
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…
There are many ancient cities that have been lost to the “sands of time,” and Egypt’s first true capital, the city of Thinis —also known as This— is one such…
Earth is the only place in the entire universe where life exists. That is according to our best knowledge of our solar system, galaxy, and the universe in general. Luckily…
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,…