Bosnian pyramid claims
The Bosnian pyramid claims are pseudoarchaeological theories put forward to explain the formation of a cluster of natural hills in the area of Visoko in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 2005, Semir Osmanagić, a…
Bronzi di Riace: 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Riace Bronzes
Walking on a sandy beach, most of us don’t have much more hope than of spotting a decent seashell. There are those who hunt for treasures, armed…
Latidan Bridge: A Historical Landmark of the Safavid Dynasty
The Latidan Bridge, a remarkable structure from the Safavid dynasty, stands as one of the most significant landmarks in Iran’s Hormozgan Province. Constructed in 1627 during the reign of Shah Abbas…
A Whale Graveyard Beneath Greenland’s Ice: Anna Von Boetticher’s Dive
Under the icy layers of Greenland’s pack ice lies a haunting and mysterious sight—a whale graveyard. This extraordinary location, captured in an award-winning pH๏τograph by Alex Dawson,…
Pamukkale
Pamukkale meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing of thermal spring water. It is located…
Prehistoric rock art at Achnabreck
There are few historical sites about which absolutely nothing is known: even when folklore and tradition have little to say, there’s usually some carbon dating of organic…
Dinosaur of Ta Prohm
The “dinosaur of Ta Prohm“ is a bas-relief in the Khmer Empire temple-monastery of Ta Prohm. Numerous reliefs of various different animals are present in the temple; the “dinosaur” is one of its…
Hamadan, Iran, a city that dares to flaunt its extraordinary circular layout
Hamadan, city, capital of Hamadān province, west-central Iran. It is situated at the northeastern foot of Mount Alvand (11,716 feet [3,571 metres]). Itself at an elevation of 6,158 feet (1,877…
The Mystery of Eleon’s Polygonal Wall
Upon arriving at ancient Eleon, I was amazed by the site’s polygonal wall, which boasts a complex architectural design and stands partially intact defiantly upon the east…
The Remarkable Story of Erebuni: Yerevan’s Ancient Cuneiform Birth Certificate
Introduction As the capital and largest city of Armenia, Yerevan holds a special place in the heart of the Armenian people. But did you know that the…