Scientists reveal face of 10-foot ‘killer tadpole’ that terrorized Earth long before the dinosaurs
With huge teeth and large eyes, Crassigyrinus scoticus was specially adapted to hunt in the coal swamps of Scotland and North America.
Ancient World
End of Neanderthals caused by flip of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago, study reveals
A recent study has found that planet Earth’s magnetic poles underwent a flip some 40,000 years ago, in an event that was followed by global environmental change and mass extinctions…
Ancient superhighways: 12,000-year-old massive underground tunnels stretch from Scotland to Turkey
Across the European continent, an extensive network of ancient tunnels has recently been discovered. What's the actual purpose of these huge archaic tunnels?
7,000-year-old Chinchorro mummies are the world’s oldest
The Egyptians may have the most famous mummies, but they're not the oldest. The Chinchorro people of Chile's Atacama Desert were the first to mummify their dead – 7,000 years ago.
Carracks Black Sword: Portuguese soldiers’ secret weapon shrouds Age of Discovery with stealth and preservation!
Portuguese soldiers used black swords in the Age of Discovery in order to not reflect the light and announce their presence on ships, avoiding also its rusting when used near salt water.
Opalized crab claw: How do opalized fossils form?
Opalized fossils are extraordinary treasures that form when the conditions are right for opal formation. The burial of bones, shells, or pinecones in sand or clay can lead to the opalization process, where silica replaces the original organic material, creating a stunning fossil replica. These opalized fossils showcase the captivating beauty of opal and provide a window into the ancient world.
Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii
Excavators found the bronze and tin chariot almost fully intact, with wooden remains and the imprint of ropes, according to an announcement on Saturday from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.…
World’s first use of nanotech was in India, 2,600 years ago!
In 2015, in a nondescript village some 450km from Chennai, India were found the remains of a city that went back to the 3rd-6th century BCE. Now, in broken pieces…
The Nampa Image: Evidence of 2-million-year-old civilization in North America?
When Mark A. Kurtz, a local businessman, and his business partners were drilling for water in Nampa, Idaho in 1889, they discovered something strange – a mysterious figurine that was found at a depth of 320 feet.
Controversial prehistoric bronze gears of Peru: The legendary ‘Key’ to the lands of the Gods?
The Ancient Gears of Ancient Peru fit the description of the legendary 'Key' that would open access to the 'Gate of the Gods' at Hayu Marca.
