Giant “skeletons of enormous size” discovered in New Mexico – New York Times article from 1902
Giant skeletons found; archaeologists sent expedition to explore graveyards in New Mexico where bodies were unearthed.
Discovery
Double hoard of Viking treasure discovered near Harald Bluetooth’s fort in Denmark
A metal detectorist discovered two hoards of Viking silver in a field in Denmark, including coins from the period of Denmark's great king Harald Bluetooth.
2,200-year-old remains of sacrificed panda and tapir discovered
The discovery of a tapir skeleton in Xi'an, China indicates that tapirs may have inhabited China in ancient times, contrary to previous beliefs.
DNA of 10,000-year-old Luzio solves the mysterious disappearance of the sambaqui builders
In pre-colonial South America, sambaqui builders ruled the coast for thousands of years. Their fate remained mysterious – until an ancient skull unlocked the new DNA evidence.
Giant ancient Roman underground structure discovered near Naples, Italy
The “Aqua Augusta,” built in the early first century BC during the Augustan era in Naples, Italy, is one of the largest and most complex aqueducts in the Roman Empire.…
Strange sounds recorded high in Earth’s atmosphere have scientists baffled
A solar-powered balloon mission detected a repeating infrasound noise in the stratosphere. Scientists have no idea who or what is making it.
A mysterious 5,000-year-old ancient city discovered in Iraq 10 meter-deep
In the Kurdistan area of northern Iraq, the remains of an ancient city known as “Idu” have been discovered. It is thought that the city, which is now buried beneath…
The faces of ancient hominids brought to life in remarkable detail
In a groundbreaking project, a team of experts has meticulously reconstructed several model heads, using bone pieces, teeth, and skulls discovered around the world over the past century.
500,000-year-old tools in Polish cave may have belonged to extinct hominid species
The findings suggest humans crossed into central Europe earlier than previously thought.
Hidden gems: Mind-blowing Mayan civilization discovered just under our feet!
Using LiDAR technology, researchers located a new Maya site in northern Guatemala. There, causeways connect multiple settlements dated from roughly 1000 BC to 150 AD.
