Yuka: Frozen 28,000-year-old woolly mammoth cells that briefly came back to life
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists successfully revived Yuka's ancient cells that were frozen for 28,000 years.
Ancient World
More than 100 pre-Hispanic religious sites linked to ancient Andean cults discovered in Bolivia
Research carried out in the Carangas region of highland Bolivia has identified a surprising concentration of pre-Hispanic religious sites, which are linked to both ancient Andean cults of wak'a (sacred mountains, tutelary hills and mummified ancestors) and the Incan settlement of the region. Among these sites, one particular ceremonial center stands out due to its unprecedented characteristics for the Andes.
Anti-gravity artifact: What’s this strange object found near the Baltic Sea Anomaly?
It cannot be completely ruled out that the artifact could have survived from more ancient civilizations that once inhabited the Earth long before us.
What is the origin of blue eyes?
According to research from the UCIFG, all people with blue eyes descend from a single ancestor who lived between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago near the Black Sea.
Who is ‘Shimon’? 2000-year-old stone receipt unearthed in Jerusalem
These days, most receipts are made of paper, but about 2,000 years ago, an important financial record was recorded on a much heavier material: stone.
The riddle of the Sphinx: An unsolved ancient mystery
Nobody really knows the actual purpose of the Sphinx. It is the oldest giant structure in Egyptian history, and is thought to have been built around 4,500 BC. Many believe…
Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost
Researchers have isolated viable microbes from melting permafrost after tens of thousands of years.
City of gold: Has the Lost City of Paititi been found?
This fabled city, often referred to as the "City of Gold," is believed to hold vast treasures and untold riches. Has this mysterious city been found?
Sao civilization: The lost ancient civilization in Central Africa
The Sao civilization was an ancient culture located in Central Africa, in an area which is today partly owned by the countries of Cameroon and Chad. They settled along the…
The mystery of Emerald Tablet and its secrets of the Universe
The Emerald Tablet is a small, emerald-green stone tablet believed to have been created by the ancient Egyptian god, Thoth, the God of Wisdom, Knowledge, and Writing.
