A 230-million-year-old creature similar to ‘Edward Scissorhands’ found in Brazil
The ancient predator, which scientists have named Venetorapter gassenae, also had a large beak and likely used its claws for climbing trees and picking prey apart.
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 unforgettable disappearance of Colonel Percy Fawcett and the ‘Lost City of Z’
Percy Fawcett was an inspiration for both Indiana Jones and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Lost World,” but his 1925 disappearance in the Amazon remains a mystery to this day.
Manuscript 512 — evidence of a long-lost Amazonian civilization?
The legend of the gold and silver mines of Muribeca dates back to the 16th century, when the Portuguese explorer Diego Álvares was the only survivor of a shipwreck near the coast of the northeastern Brazil.
Enigma of the Anasazi: decoding the lost ancient secrets of a mysterious civilization
In the 13th century AD, the Anasazi suddenly disappeared, and left behind a rich legacy of artifacts, architecture, and artwork.
Remains of ancient temple with hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Sudan
Archaeologists in Sudan have uncovered the remains of a temple dating to 2,700 years ago.
The mysterious origin of the Sea People of ancient Egypt
The mysterious Sea People are a legendary group of people who appear in the records of not only ancient Egypt, but also various other ancient civilizations.
Stupa of Takht-e Rostam: Cosmic stairways into the heavens?
Many areas across the world are dedicated to one religion yet formed by another. Afghanistan is one such country that firmly adheres to Islam; but, before the arrival of Islam,…
The strange case of Margorie McCall: The lady who lived once, buried twice!
While some believe the story of Margorie McCall, the “Lady with the Ring,” is true, others believe a lack of evidence and burial records suggest the legend of the Lurgan woman who survived premature burial is mere folklore.
An ancient Egyptian text described Jesus as a shape-shifter
A 1,200 years old Egyptian text, tells part of the crucifixion story of Jesus with apocryphal plot twists, some of which have never been seen before. Written in the Coptic…
Santiago flight 513: The plane, lost for 35 years, landed with 92 skeletons on board!
Santiago Flight 513, a Commercial Airliner that takes off in Germany in 1954, and lands in Brazil in 1989 with 92 skeletons on board ― with the dead pilot still at controls.
