A Comet Impact 13,000 Years Ago May Have Reset Ancient Civilizations
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Some 13,000 years ago, a massive comet fragmented and impacted Earth, changing the planet in more ways than one. The…
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Global Reset 12,800 Years Ago: Evidence of Mass Extinction by Asteroid?
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Some 12,8000 years ago, when relatively developed ancient cultures already populated the Earth, our planet went through a kind of…
Here Are 12 of the Deepest Holes on Earth
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As much as humankind loves exploring the universe, we love exploring what’s beneath the oceans, although not quite as passionately….
Ancient Humans Miniaturized Tools And Weapons Starting 2.6 Million Years Ago
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Some 2.6 million years ago, ancient humans miniaturized tools and weapons in a sensational, technological boom. A study suggests that…
Researchers Find 90,000-Year-Old Weapons That Belonged to ‘Mystery Culture’
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The discovery marks the oldest specialized tool ever discovered, associated with the mysterious Aterian Culture. A bone knife found in…
30 Mind-Boggling Photographs Astronauts Snapped in Space
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Taking photographs in space must be a fascinating experience. Not just because you get to see the world from a…
A Rare Ancient Fossil Discovered in Antarctica Could Help Rewrite History
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The discovery of a rare ancient fossil in Antarctica could help us rewrite what prehistoric Antarctica was like. The ancient…
7 Surprising Ancient Artifacts That Continue To Puzzle Experts
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Earth’s history, as well as human history on our planet, stretches back further than we ever imagined. It’s not surprising…
Unveiling Ancient Migration Routes Hidden Beneath Sicily’s Waters
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Deep beneath the waters off Sicily’s southern coast, researchers have stumbled upon a treasure trove of submerged caves that hold…
Ancient Hunters May Have Used Poison Arrows 54,000 Years Ago
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European hunter-gatherers may have developed advanced weaponry much earlier than previously thought, according to a groundbreaking study. This research suggests…
DNA Analysis Uncovers Hundreds of Microbial Species in the Atmosphere, Posing Potential Health Risks
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In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a collaborative effort between climate experts,…
The Lost Kingdom of Aksum Uncovered: 7 Facts You Should Know
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The enigmatic kingdom of Aksum, a powerful African civilization that emerged in Ethiopia during the first century C.E., has intrigued…
Zerzura: Unraveling the Mystery of the Sahara’s Lost City of Gold
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The Enigma of Zerzura Introduction In the unforgiving heart of the Sahara Desert, legends speak of Zerzura, a mythical city…
Evidence of Brain Surgery 3,500 Years Ago
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Archaeological excavations at Tell Megiddo in Israel have revealed traces of a particular type of cranial surgery that took place…
3 North American Pyramids You Probably Didn’t Know About
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Although Egypt is known for its glorious Giza pyramids, as it turns out, the African country isn’t home to the…
10,000-Year-Old Monumental Structures in Saudi Arabian Desert Point to Complex Culture
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In northern Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, more than 350 monumental hunting structures, known as “kites,” have been identified and…
10 Mysterious Lost Civilizations of the Ancient World
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There exists a captivating world of unveiled treasures, astounding architecture, scientific advancements, and rich religious and cultural history of multiple…
King Cambyses’ Lost Army: 10 Mysteries Surrounding the Vanished Persian Army
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In 524 BC, King Cambyses sent an army of 50,000 soldiers to enslave the city of Ammonians (Modern day Siwa…
Only 7% of our DNA is Unique to Modern Humans
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American geneticists analyzed 279 genomes of modern and 3 archaic people and found that the human genome is only 1.5-7 percent unique in relation to other hominins.
10 of the Most Influential Figures in Ancient History Before Christ
When it comes to the history of the human race, it is more than essential to understand that, regardless of…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Pyramid of El Cerrito
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There are thousands of pyramids scattered across the globe. Wherever we look, we will find that ancient civilizations erected these…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Roman City of Leptis Magna
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Leptis Magna is one of the few completely preserved Roman cities in the world. Located in modern-day Libya, this is…