3600-year-old pits full of giant hands discovered in Egypt
An astonishing discovery took place in the fall of 2011 when a team of archaeologists working in the palace of ancient Avaris, Egypt, found the remains of 16 human hands…
Ancient World
This 75-million-year-old rock in Thailand looks like a crashed spaceship
Thailand is home to some of the world’s most beautiful temples and palaces, but it also has a lot of rocks. This is especially true at the Phou Sing mountain…
The Lost City of Aztlan: Where’s the legendary homeland of Aztecs located?
Although Aztlan has never been physically identified, it has been described as an island. Rather than an island in the sea, it is an island upon a lake.
Liquid mercury found in pyramid chambers may reveal the secrets of ancient astronauts
This discovery leads us to wonder about the level of technology and knowledge possessed by ancient civilizations.
Japan’s mysterious “Dragon’s Triangle” lies in the ominous Devil’s Sea zone
Legend has it that dragons rise to the surface of the water to drag boats and their crew members into the deep seabed!
Holding hands for 5,000 years, a couple with mysterious jade rings and dagger
An elderly couple who have held hands for the last five thousand years were revealed by archaeologists in a Bronze Age grave. The skeletons, thought an ancient dignitary and his…
Ancient human genetic material found preserved in 2-million-year-old teeth
Paranthropus robustus possessed unusually huge teeth with thick enamel.
Ancient DNA reveals African roots of American cattle
DNA evidence from Spanish settlements indicates that cattle were imported from Africa early in colonization.
Mind-blowing discovery of an ancient Mayan city thanks to laser reconnaissance!
Archaeologists were able to find new structures in this ancient Mayan city with using a laser surveying technique. This method helped them spot buildings that had gone unnoticed until now.
The human history timeline: The key events that shaped our world
The human history timeline is a chronological summary of the major events and developments in human civilization. It begins with the emergence of early humans and continues through various civilizations, societies, and key milestones such as the invention of writing, the rise and fall of empires, scientific advancements, and significant cultural and political movements.
