Common Misconceptions About Genetics
Seven decades have passed since scientists proved that DNA is the cornerstone of heredity. Since…
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China confirmed its first official Covid-19 fatality on January 11, 2020. Today, the global death…
The World’s Most Incredible Archaeological Restorations
The archeological community has conflicting views when it comes to the restoration and protection of…
These Places Have Been Reclaimed by Nature
Despite the fact that deserted areas can appear cold and desolate at times, they are…
10 Incredible Ancient Codes
We’ve been hiding important messages since we first started sending them. Most ancient civilizations have…
10 Misconceptions People Had in Ancient Times
What did our ancestors believe to be true when it came to everyday living? What…
Bizarre Facts About the Neanderthals
Neanderthals are frequently depicted as hunched, barbarous and dumb creatures. This image, however, is primarily…
10 Destroyed Cultural Heritage Sites
During the First Jewish-Roman War in 70 CE, the Roman army plundered and destroyed the…
10 of the World’s Oldest Castles
Castles, for the romantics among us, personify the age-old ideals of chivalry and the loyalty…
10 Places That Have Been Reclaimed by Nature
Despite the fact that deserted areas can appear cold and desolate at times, they are…
Fascinating Facts About Egypt’s Old Kingdom
The Old Kingdom refers to a specific period in Egyptian history (2575 BC to 2150…
10 of the World’s Oldest Known Cave Paintings
The caves of the world contain some of the best ancient works of art ever created. Not…
The World’s Oldest Castles
Castles, for the romantics among us, personify the age-old ideals of chivalry and the loyalty…
10 Unexpected Discoveries from Royal Tombs
Despite centuries of research and study, thousands of unexcavated areas still exist at the locations…
10 Shocking Facts About the Sumerians
One of the most controversial and enigmatic civilizations that mystifies us to this day is…
The Oldest Known Cave Paintings in the World
The caves of the world contain some of the best ancient works of art ever…
10 Fascinating Facts About the Indus Valley Civilization
The ancient world consisted of four great civilizations: China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley…
The Greatest Civilization Collapses in History
In what may be a dire warning to us all, history has proven time and…
Unexpected Discoveries from Royal Tomb Excavations
Despite centuries of research and study, thousands of unexcavated areas still exist at the locations…
10 Fascinating Facts About the Indus Valley Civilization
The ancient world consisted of four great civilizations: China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley…
Shocking Facts About the Sumerians
One of the most controversial and enigmatic civilizations that mystifies us to this day is…
The World’s Largest Archaeological Sites
One of archaeology’s most exciting aspects is that it’s an ever-changing landscape that continually forces…
10 Incredible Ancient Statues
Since time immemorial, sculptors have examined the enigmatic connection between their material, and us, the…
10 Incredible Mummified Animals
The word “mummy” was derived from the Persian/Arabic word mummiya, which means “tar” as the…