Oannes: The advanced amphibian beings in ancient Iraq??
Among the stories of giant airships that are part of Sumerian culture, none compare to the Epic of Gilgamesh, son of the "gods", or god-amphibian legend of Oannes.
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!
Greek Fire: How the Byzantine empire’s secret weapon of mass destruction worked?
It was said that the mysterious liquid is impossible to extinguish once it started to burn; and coming into contact with water caused the flames to burn even more ferociously.
The legend of Si-Te-Cah: “Red-haired” giants in Lovelock, Nevada
These "giants" have been described as vicious, unfriendly, and cannibalistic. Despite their modest numbers, the Si-Te-Cah constituted a grave threat to the Paiutes, who were just beginning to establish themselves in the area.
The mysterious 1978 incident of the USS Stein monster
Here's how big was the squid that attacked the USS Stein in 1978.
What caused the 5 mass extinctions in Earth’s history?
These five mass extinctions, also known as "the Big Five," have shaped the course of evolution and dramatically altered the diversity of life on Earth. But what reasons lie behind these catastrophic events?
Bathsheba Sherman and the evil doll Annabelle: The true story behind ‘The Conjuring’
A farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, was so old that many people lost their lives there, although most were believed to be good spirits, there was an evil and vengeful…
Dunkleosteus: One of the largest and fiercest sharks 380 million years ago
The name Dunkleosteus is a combination of two words: ‘osteon’ is a Greek word for bone, and Dunkle is named after David Dunkle. A well-known American paleontologist whose study mostly…
The Dispilio Tablet – the oldest known written text could rewrite the history!
According to conventional archaeology, writing wasn't invented until 3,000 to 4,000 BC in Sumeria. However, a 7,000-year-old tablet found in Greece over a decade ago challenges this position.
Secrets of the Pharaohs: Archaeologists unearth stunning royal tomb in Luxor, Egypt
Investigators suspect that the tomb belongs to a royal wife or to a princess of the Tuthmose lineage.
These 3 famous ‘disappearances at sea’ have never been solved
Endless speculation ensued. Some theories proposed a mutiny, pirate attack, or a frenzy of sea monsters responsible for these disappearances.
