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Investigations into enduring mysteries from history, archaeology, and science. We examine claims, track the evidence, and highlight what researchers know (and what remains uncertain).
There are many famous cases of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in the last few decades, but we all wonder when this mysterious aerial phenomenon really began. When was the first-ever…
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…
The Great Pyramid of Giza is, without a reason of a doubt, one of the most studied ancient monuments on the surface of the planet. Thought to have been built…
Of all the problems concerning the pyramids, their construction is the most puzzling. Even Roma writer Pliny, who condemned the pyramids of Egypt as an idle and foolish display of…
The more we explore our planet, the more mysteries we encounter. Thousands of years ago, countless ancient civilizations called the planet their home. Across nearly all continents, sophisticated cultures arose…
Explained in a simple way, the Akashic records are cosmic files, invisible and difficult for the average person to access. Imagine a huge virtual library where all the information about…
The ancient Egyptian Writing, specifically hieroglyphics, took root before the early dynastic period, which is thought to have taken place sometime around 3150 BC. The ancient Egyptians believed that some…
In the fascinating world of archaeology, few artifacts have sparked as much debate and intrigue as the Tecaxic-Calixtlahuaca head. Unearthed in Mexico, this terracotta figurine resembles Roman artifacts, leading to…
The ancient Egyptian pyramids were some of the greatest fascinations in human history. One of the primary reasons for building the pyramids was to provide security to the sepulcher. The…
Due to the numerous archeological monuments related to the religions of long-extinct ancient civilizations, Strandzha is one of the most mystical mountains in Bulgaria, if not Europe. Countless secrets from…
The world experienced many pandemics and plagues during the Middle Ages and the centuries after, which greatly helped the development of medicine and the emergence of various types of doctors.…
Although historians have been in constant occupation with determining the age of the Great Sphinx of Egypt, the plausible theories revolve from around 2500 B.C. through 4500 B.C. to ages…
A strange conspiracy theory suggests that some people are immortal and that they’ve found the elixir of immortality. Well, they haven’t, and here’s why. In the rich universe of conspiracy…
Utsuro-Bune—which essentially means hollow ship—refers to a supposed “otherworldly encounter” of an unknown object that washed ashore the coast of Japan in the Hitachi province in 1803. The odd encounter…
Egypt has always attracted great attention to itself – an absolute magnet for any seeking mind. Even the ancient Greeks showed an endless interest in the majestic pyramids and magnetic…
There are numerous paintings created hundreds of years ago with enigmatic and unexplained objects incorporated by artists. Still, this painting from the 15th century is considered by many experts an…
There’s an unusual formation in present-day Pakistan, known as the Balochistan Sphinx, or the Lion of Balochistan. Located in Lesbela, Pakistan, the oddly-shaped structure seems to resemble, in some details,…
Throughout thousands of years, different ancient civilizations built impressive ancient monuments. No matter where we decide to look, we will find stupefying ancient monuments that challenge our understanding of history…
There are strange places across the world. But these places make our planet such a wonderful and unique place. Among its many oddities and beauties, Earth has living stones. Although…
Let’s face it, for archaeology and history lovers, seeing ancient monuments such as the Sphinx or the pyramids is a unique and wonderful experience. Examining these ancient structures up close…
According to reports, while going through aerial images of a region in the Ural mountains, a group of explorers claims they may have come across a massive pyramid several times…
Spoiler alert: It was not aliens. There are many megalithic stones around the globe that are powerful tourism magnets. Many of them are ancient and were carved and worked thousands…
Beyond a reason of a doubt, Egypt’s ancient pyramids are the most famous monuments in existence and continue fascinating people to this day. The massive stone-made structures have stood for…
Academics acknowledge a massive structure as the oldest temple ever constructed on the surface of the planet, located in present-day Turkey. It is the oldest found to date, and its builders…