The gene that differentiates us from our non-human primates
The ARHGAP11B gene, discovered by German scientists at the Max Planck Institute, appears to be uniquely human, as it is found in modern humans, Neanderthals and the Denisovan hominin, but…
Fulcanelli — the alchemist who vanished into thin air
In ancient science, nothing was more mysterious than the people who study and practice alchemy or, at least, the people who have been purported to practice it. One such man was known only through his publications and his students. They called him Fulcanelli and that was the name on his books, but who this man really was seems lost to history.
80 days of hell! Little Sabine Dardenne survived the kidnapping and imprisonment in the basement of a serial killer
Sabine Dardenne was kidnapped at the age of twelve by the child molester and serial killer Marc Dutroux in 1996. He lied to Sabine all the time to keep her in his "death trap".
The Turin King List: They descended from heaven and ruled for 36,000 years, ancient Egyptian papyrus revealed
For almost a hundred years, archaeologists have been trying to piece together fragments to this 3,000-year-old document written on a papyrus stem. The Egyptian document enumerates all the Egyptian kings and when they ruled. It revealed something that shocked the historians' society to its core.
Easter island mystery: The origin of the Rapa Nui people
Easter Island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, Chile, is one of the most isolated lands in the world. For centuries, the island has evolved in isolation with its unique community…
The incredible village in Yemen built on a 150 meters high gigantic rock block
The strange village in Yemen perched on a gigantic boulder that looks like a fortress from a fantasy film.
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
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.
