Rediscovering Egypt’s Golden Dynasty
The banks of the Nile River in modern-day Luxor are strewn with so many ruins of Egypt’s illustrious past that the area is sometimes called …
Category: International
Cantalloc Aqueducts: Sophisticated Hydraulic System Of The Nazca Civilization
Cantalloc Aqueducts are an old and extensive system of subterranean aqueducts, surface channels, reservoirs, and spiraling holes that allowed the Nazca civilization to distribute water …
How the Mystery of Puma Punku Rivals the Pyramids
Pumapunku, also spelled Puma Punku, is the remains of an Incan holy site in the jungles of Bolivia that has attracted much attention as of …
The Living History of Istanbul: A Building on Alaykoskü Street
In the heart of Istanbul, Turkey, a seemingly unassuming building on Alaykoskü Street in the Cagaloglu district offers a tangible snapshot of the city’s 1,800-year-long …
Frozen in Time: The Tragic Tale of Pompeii’s Ancient Bodies
A City Frozen in Time Nestled in the ominous shadow of Mount Vesuvius stands Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that became an unwitting time capsule. …
Unseen Photo Taken from Mercury! See Earth and the Moon—Now We Know What Perfection Looks Like
Most days, NASA’s Earth Observatory offers close-up views of our planet—oceans, mountain ranges, clouds, and rivers filling the frame. But every now and then, NASA …
Mysterious Rock Formation in Jerusalem – A 1897 Enigma
An Unusual Discovery On a crisp morning in 1897, an extraordinary image emerged, claiming to capture a remarkable scene in Jerusalem. The black-and-white photograph reveals …
Lost and Found: French Cannons Confirm the Location of a Forgotten Texas Fort
For centuries, the whispers of history have echoed across the Texas landscape, telling tales of explorers, empires, and forgotten outposts. But sometimes, a remarkable discovery …
Celebrate Baseball and the Human Spirit
In 1952, as a skinny, crosshanded-batting eighteen-year-old, the future home run king played shortstop for the Negro American League’s Indianapolis Clowns under manager Buster Haywood …
The Legend of the Monster Grasshopper: A Montana Mystery from 1937
In the annals of strange and curious happenings, the tale of the “Monster Grasshopper” of 1937 stands out as a fascinating glimpse into a time …