Genetic study reveals South Asians today descend from Indus Valley Civilization
DNA from ancient burial unlocks the mystery of 5,000-year-old lost culture of ancient India.
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!
Conneaut Giants: Extensive burying ground of giant race discovered in the early 1800s
Among these bones uncovered from an extensive ancient burying ground, were some belonging to men of gigantic structure.
Minnesota’s Kensington Runestone: An ancient Viking secret or a fake artifact?
The Kensington Runestone is a 202-pound (92 kg) slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side. A Swedish immigrant, Olof Ohman, reported that he discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of Solem, Douglas County, Minnesota, and named it after the nearest settlement, Kensington.
The lost city of Kalahari has been puzzling enthusiasts for century
For more than a century rumours have abounded as to the existence of a massive ancient city, covered by the sands of the Kalahari desert. This historical mystery of exploration…
3600-year-old pits full of giant hands discovered in Egypt
An astonishing discovery took place in the fall of 2011 when a team of archaeologists working in the palace of ancient Avaris, Egypt, found the remains of 16 human hands…
This 75-million-year-old rock in Thailand looks like a crashed spaceship
Thailand is home to some of the world’s most beautiful temples and palaces, but it also has a lot of rocks. This is especially true at the Phou Sing mountain…
The Lost City of Aztlan: Where’s the legendary homeland of Aztecs located?
Although Aztlan has never been physically identified, it has been described as an island. Rather than an island in the sea, it is an island upon a lake.
Prahlad Jani – The Indian yogi who claimed to live without food or water for decades
When did you eat your last meal? Two hours ago? Or probably 3 hours ago? There was a man named Prahlad Jani in India who claimed he didn’t remember the…
Liquid mercury found in pyramid chambers may reveal the secrets of ancient astronauts
This discovery leads us to wonder about the level of technology and knowledge possessed by ancient civilizations.
Japan’s mysterious “Dragon’s Triangle” lies in the ominous Devil’s Sea zone
Legend has it that dragons rise to the surface of the water to drag boats and their crew members into the deep seabed!
