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.
Ancient World
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,…
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…
Ancient hi-tech freezers that kept ice cold – even during desert summers!
These ancient refrigerators built by Persian engineers were used primarily to store ice for use in the summer, as well as for food storage, in the hot, dry desert climate of Iran.
The stones of Puma Punku shouldn’t even exist!
They are so precisely cut that even a razor blade can't fit through their interlocking joints – a technology that didn't exist until centuries later.
The Nor’ Loch ― A dark past behind the Edinburgh Castle
The Castle of Edinburgh is lying on a prehistoric site dating back to the Iron Age and prevailed over the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Many people believe…
