Step back in time to the 1800s, where mysterious unidentified rockets cast shadows over a picturesque beach town. A historical enigma still unsolved.
In the quaint village of Eldridge nestled amidst rolling hills and cobblestone streets, life moved at a peaceful pace during the 1800s. The year was 1887, and…
The Magical 16th Century German Oath Skull
In the annals of legal history, few customs are as macabre and captivating as the 16th-century German “oath skull,” a human skull employed in the unique setting…
Not just a huge treasure: The beautiful and mysterious Fukang meteorite brings $2 million to the person who retrieves the 925-pound item
When it slammed into the surface of Earth, there was little sign of the beauty that lay inside. But cutting the Fukang meteorite open yielded a breathtaking…
Why Ramses II Is Known As Ramses The Great?
Pharaohs led ancient Egypt for 3,000 years. If one had to choose which Pharaoh was the greatest of them all, who would he be? Ramses II was…
Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb that may have been used by a high-ranking person to gain ‘magical powers’
Ancient tools that once belonged to prehistoric civilizations have been found all over the world, but a discovery in Spain is unlike those traditionally made of stone or…
Don’t say ‘mummy’: Why museums are rebranding ancient Egyptian remains
They are among the most popular exhibits in museums worldwide, with a name so resonant, blockbuster films have been built on it. But some museums in Britain are now using…
Virtual autopsy: discover how the ancient Egyptian Gebelein Man died
Exploring the scans of Gebelein Man on the autopsy table This year, British Museum curators have collaborated with scientists and medical experts to perform a CT scan…
Exquisite statue of ‘Gladiator’ Roman emperor dug up in Turkey after 2,000 years underground
Blast from the past: The 3ft-tall head of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Archaeologists have discovered an exquisite marble statue of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The emperor,…
The mystery handbag of the Gods: Depicted in Sumer, America, and Göbekli Tepe
How is it possible that thousand-year-old depictions of the Anunnaki show the gods carrying a mysterious bag, and halfway around the world we find the same thing…
Hidden gems in Florence: Unique things to do in this artful city
Embarking on a journey through Florence is like stepping into a living masterpiece, with its renowned art, architecture, and history on full display. But Florence is one…