Perplexing Pendulines
Discovering a bird’s nest is perhaps one of my favourite moments in birding. A bird’s nest is the very centre of its existence, and gives …
Experts say they may have found the bones of 10th century English Princess Eadgyth
The crumbling remains of Alfred the Great’s granddaughter – a Saxon princess who married one of the most powerful men in Europe – have been …
What Is Claytronics?
Claytronics is a system designed to implement the concept of programmable matter, that is, material which can be manipulated electronically in three dimensions in the …
How Much Were Gold Coins Really Worth During the Middle Ages?
In modern fantasy games set in worlds based loosely on medieval Europe, gold coins are portrayed as the normal medium of everyday exchange. In Dungeons …
Archeologists discover 9000-year-old ‘Stonehenge-like’ structure in Lake Michigan
Dubbed by some as “Michigan’s Stonehenge,” this discovery is sparking intrigue and reshaping perspectives on the region’s distant past. Grand Traverse Bay, renowned for its …
The Azure Blue Pool at Hearst Castle: A Dive into Gilded Age Splendor
Wow, the Sapphire Tower and the Azure Blue pool at Hearst Castle? You’re diving into some seriously stunning subjects! Since you’ve just shared a beautifully …
Discovering the Sapphire Tower: A Guide to Growing Puya alpestris
Welcome to my botanical corner of the internet! If you’re a fan of unique, otherworldly plants that can turn your garden into a scene from …
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 …
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 …