Beneath monumental stone structures discovered at the archaeological site of Mitla in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, it has long been believed that the ancient Zapotec people built a huge and complex labyrinth of chambers and passageways. This network of tunnels was ultimately supposed to lead to the entrance of the Zapotecan underworld or Land of […]
A Psychedelic Salt Mine in Yekaterinburg
Deep underneath the city of Yekaterinburg in Russia lies the most colorful cave you have ever laid your eyes upon. The walls of this abandoned salt mine is covered with psychedelic patterns, caused by the natural layers of carnallite, a mineral used in the production of plant fertilizers, and is most often yellow to white […]
Rare Textiles, Basketry and Cordage Discovered at Submerged Neolithic Settlement
Underwater archaeologists excavating at the submerged la marmotta settlement near Rome, Italy, have uncovered textiles, basketry and cordage from the early neolithic period. La Marmotta was first discovered in 1989 beneath the waters of Lake Bracciano, a Circum-Alpine Lake of volcanic origin in the Italian region of Lazio. The lake owes its origin to intense […]
Abuna Yemata Guh – Notable Church for Its Dome and Wall Paintings Dating Back to the 5th Century and Its Architecture
The church is one of the “35-odd rock-hewn churches, the largest concentration anywhere in Ethiopia.” It is situated in the erstwhile Gar’alta woreda. The entrance is reached by a steep and hazardous ascent with hand and footholds in the rock. Visitors have to cross a natural stone bridge with a sheer drop of approximately 250m […]
CT Scans Reveal King Tut’s Face
Facial reconstructions based on CT scans of King Tutankhamun’s mummy have produced images very similar to the pharaoh’s ancient portraits. The first facial reconstructions of King Tutankhamun based on CT scans of his mummy have produced images strikingly similar to the boy pharaoh’s ancient portraits, with one model showing a baby-faced young man with chubby […]
Well-Preserved 3,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Germany
Archaeologists from the bavarian state office for the preservation of monuments have announced the discovery of a well-preserved bronze age sword in the town of Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany. Most Bronze Age remains around Nördlingen belong to the Urnfield Culture (often divided into several local cultures within a broader Urnfield tradition) which emerged around 1300 BC. […]
Operation Flying Plate: Unidentified UFOs Invade Brazil, Government Launches Mysterious Investigation
In the annals of ufology, one incident that stands out is the мysterious occurrence known as Operation Flying Plate, which took place in Brazil in 1977. This captiʋating eʋent captured the attention of the world as Brazilians reported sightings of peculiar flying saucers inʋading their skies. In this article, we delʋe into the details surrounding […]
The Horned Helmets Falsely Attributed to Vikings Are Actually Nearly 3,000 Years Old
Some of the most common depictions of Vikings show large warriors wearing helmets affixed with horns. But new research finds that the famed helmets discovered in Viksø, Denmark, 80 years ago actually date to about 900 B.C.E., nearly 2,000 years before the Vikings. “For many years in popular culture, people associated the Viksø helmets with the […]
Go Read About How the Original Xbox Creator Baked Ancient Egyptian-Style Bread With 4,000-Year-Old Yeast
As more people are faced with endless hours at home due to self-quarantine and social distancing, there’s been a surge in home bread baking show-and-tell on the internet over the past few days. But it’s safe to say that no one has been baking bread quite like Seamus Blackley, who finally has achieved his goal […]
7 Fascinating Facts About Obelisks
The first thing you might not know about obelisks is what they are. If you have ever visited the Washington Monument, however, or walked across the Place de la Concorde in Paris, or seen any rendering of ancient Egypt in its glory, you are very familiar with obelisks: vertical stone columns that taper as they […]