Skeleton lake: Ancient remains frozen in time in the Himalayas
A frozen lake at the high altitude Himalayas which, upon melting each year, reveals the unnerving sight of the remains of more than 300 people ― a queer history from the ancient time.
History
Here are fascinating stories carefully curated from archaeological discoveries, historical events, war tales, conspiracy theories, dark history, and ancient mysteries. From intriguing and thought-provoking to creepy and tragic, our stories will captivate and enthrall you. Explore with us the intriguing and often unexpected sides of history!
Enki and Enlil: The forbidden history of the origin of mankind
Ancient Sumerian texts refer to the Anunnaki as “those who descended from heaven”, a powerful race of extraterrestrial beings who projected humanity hundreds of thousands of years ago. The Anunnakis,…
Oldest stone tools ever found were not made by human hands, study suggests
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the earliest stone tools ever discovered, and they believe they were made by someone other than our closest Homo ancestors. The ancient…
Early American humans used to hunt giant armadillos and live inside their shells
Glyptodons were large, armored mammals that grew to the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, and natives took shelter inside their gigantic shells.
Time capsule: Ancient plant DNA extracted from 2,900-year-old Assyrian brick
Researchers have extracted ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick from the palace of Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, revealing the diversity of plant species cultivated then.
The riddle of the Roman holey jar – why would a vessel be full of holes?
An ancient clay vessel reconstructed from pieces discovered at a Canadian museum is riddled with tiny holes, leaving archaeologists baffled over what it was used for.
Neolithic boats reveal advanced nautical technology of the prehistoric Mediterranean
More than 7,000 years ago, people navigated the Mediterranean Sea using technologically sophisticated boats.
The secrets behind the Stone of Destiny
The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of the monarchy of Scotland and has been used for countless centuries in the inaugurations of its kings. It’s a sacred object.…
Azores’ underwater pyramid: Could it be the missing link of Atlantis?
Around seven years ago in 2013, Portuguese News channels reported an interesting discovery. Supposedly, there is a huge underwater pyramid between the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in the Azores.…
Archaeology project uncovers Roman engraved gems near Hadrian’s Wall
The Uncovering Roman Carlisle project has been undertaking a community-supported excavation at the Carlisle Cricket Club, where archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong discovered a Roman bath house in 2017. The bath…
