German archaeologists find Bronze Age sword so well-preserved it ‘almost shines’
An object from the mid-bronze age, in an ‘extraordinary’ state of preservation, was found in a grave in Bavaria
History
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8 Most Mysterious Islands With Bizarre Stories Behind Them
Discover the enigmatic world of these eight mysterious islands, each hiding perplexing tales that have enthralled generations.
The mysterious moon-eyed people of ancient Cherokee tradition
The Moon-Eyed people were said to have a pale complexion, impaired vision, and a distinct appearance than Native Americans. These mysterious individuals are said to have built some of Northern America's earliest buildings.
Study reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza can focus electromagnetic energy
The Great Pyramid of Giza scatters the electromagnetic waves and focuses them into the substrate region.
An underworld connection: Ancient people may have created cave art while hallucinating!
Stone age people may have deliberately ventured into oxygen-depleted caves to paint while having out-of-body experiences and hallucinations, according to a new study. By analyzing cave paintings from the Upper…
J. Marion Sims: The ‘Father of Modern Gynecology’ performed shocking experiments on slaves
James Marion Sims ― A man of science of enormous controversy, since although he was an eminence in the field of medicine and more precisely in that of gynecology, for…
A medieval victim still in his chainmail discovered in Sweden
The medieval Battle of Visby left behind a mass grave of children and elderly soldiers still wearing their chainmail.
Tel Shimron excavations reveal 3,800-year-old architectural wonder of hidden passageway in Israel
The Tel Shimron excavations in Israel have recently revealed a remarkable architectural marvel dating back to 1,800 BC – the well preserved mudbrick structure of hidden passageway.
John Edward Jones: He never came back from Utah’s Nutty Putty cave!
In November 2009, spelunker John Edward Jones ended up with a horrible fate during their caving expedition into the Nutty Putty Cave.
Nimrud Lens: Did Assyrians invent telescopes 3,000 years ago?
According to some scholars, the ancient people of Assyria developed a unique lens for focusing light from distant objects.
