Rhino-like ‘thunder beasts’ grew massive in the evolutionary blink of an eye after dinosaurs died off
Only 16 million years after the dinosaur-killing asteroid struck, ancient mammals known as 'thunder beasts' grew 1,000 times bigger.
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!
Makhunik: 5,000-year-old city of dwarfs who hoped to return one day
The tale of Makhunik makes one think of “Liliput City (Court of Lilliput)” from Jonathan Swift’s well-known book Gulliver’s Travels, or even the Hobbit-inhabited planet from J. R. R. Tolkien’s…
Khopesh Sword: The iconic weapon that forged the history of Ancient Egypt
The Khopesh sword played a significant role in several legendary battles, including the battle of Kadesh, fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites.
Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The man who survived two atomic bombs
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on the city…
Nikola Tesla and his travel in time
The idea that humans are capable of time travel has captured the imagination of millions around the world. If we look back in history, we will find numerous texts that…
The ghost of the Kitima restaurant in Cape Town
The Kronendal was established in the 1670’s and it was the first farm in the Hout Bay. Today, the homestead is known as Kitima Restaurant and is one of the…
Cherokee tribe and the Nunnehi Beings – travelers from another world!
They were amazed by the existence of invisible entities, who came to confront the invaders.
Angus Barbieri: An incredible man who survived a long 382 days without eating food
Angus Barbieri, 26, was weighing in at a whopping 207kg when he decided he was sick of being overweight.
Kungagraven: A giant tomb with mysterious symbols around it
The tomb was constructed around 1500 BC. Because there are no artifacts that can help date the site with any more specificity, the site is habitually dated to the Early Bronze Age.
The world’s oldest pyramid is hidden in Mount Padang, scientists claim
When Dutch colonists became the first Europeans to discover Gunung (Mount) Padang in the early 20th century, they must have been awestruck by the sheer scale of their ancient stone surroundings.
