Tower of skulls: Human sacrifice in Aztec culture
Religion and rites were of fundamental importance in the life of the Mexica people, and among these, human sacrifice stands out, the maximum offering that could be made to the gods. Although…
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!
The forgotten Catacombs of Lima
Within the basement of the Catacombs of Lima, lie the remains of affluent residents of the city who held the belief that they would be the final ones to find eternal rest in their expensive burial sites.
Mummified crocodiles provide insights into mummy-making over time
Crocodiles were mummified in a unique way at the Egyptian site of Qubbat al-Hawā during the 5th Century BC, according to a study published January 18, 2023 in the open-access…
The truth behind the 12,000-year-old underwater city discovered off Louisiana’s Coast
The Chandeleur Islands are a chain of uninhabited barrier islands located in the Gulf of Mexico, 50 miles east of New Orleans. Here an amateur archaeologist made a fascinating discovery – the 12,000-year-old lost city submerged in water.
Is there a scientific explanation behind the 1978 USS Stein monster incident?
The USS Stein monster incident occurred in November 1978, when an unidentified creature emerged from the sea and damaged the ship.
What mystery lies inside the secret underground ‘tunnels’ of Teotihuacán Pyramids?
Sacred chambers and liquid mercury found inside the underground tunnels of Mexican Pyramids could hold the ancient secrets of Teotihuacán.
Why the real king kong became extinct?
Call it Bigfoot, yeti or king kong, such a massive, mythological ape does not exist – at least, not anymore. However, an ape the size of a polar bear thrived in South Asia over a million years ago before becoming extinct 300,000 years ago.
The unsolved murder of Auli Kyllikki Saari
Auli Kyllikki Saari was a 17-year-old Finnish girl whose murder in 1953 is one of the most infamous cases of homicide ever in Finland. To this day, her murder in…
Soknopaiou Nesos: A mysterious ancient city in the desert of Faiyum
The ancient city of Soknopaiou Nesos, also known as Dimeh es-Seba, is connected to the Graecized deity of Soknopaios (Sobek neb Pai), a localized version of the Ancient Egyptian crocodile-headed god Sobek.
Dogu: Japan’s mysterious prehistoric astronauts puzzle the theorists
The explorer AP Kazantsev discovered mysterious clay figurines in the Tohoku Region, Honshu Island, Japan. They were made by the people called Jomon in about 7,000 BC. As often happens…
