Castel del Monte: the fortress of mysteries in Andria
The fascinating manor house of Frederick II, Castel del Monte, is perched on a gentle green hill less than 20 kilometres from Andria. Nestled in …
Have you Heard of Greece’s “Dragon Lake?
Drakolimni, the “Dragon Lake”. With high peaks and dramatic cliffs, this location in Epirus is a nature-lover’s dream in Western Greece. It is one of …
cliff dwelling
cliff dwelling, housing of the prehistoric Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi) people of the southwestern United States, built along the sides of or under the overhangs of …
The Olmec Enigma: Exploring the African Origin Theory
Deep in the lush jungles of Mexico’s Gulf Coast, the ancient Olmec civilization (1400–400 BC) left behind a legacy that continues to captivate and mystify. …
Acoustic locator – Detecting enemy aircraft before the invention of Radar
Acoustic location devices were used by military services from mid-World War I to the early years of World War II for the passive detection of …
The Blythe Intaglios: How To View Ancient Geoglyphs in the California Desert
I love the idea of forgotten things, and you really can’t get more forgotten than the Blythe Intaglios, so much so that non-Natives didn’t even …
Tower C: Multi-Dimensional Vertical City of Two Naturally-Lit Towers
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the design competition to build Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, in China. The winning design is …
Soldotna, Alaska: More Than Just a Dot on the Map
If you’re planning a trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, you’ll inevitably hear one name: Soldotna. You’ll see it on road signs, find it on fishing …
The Kensington Runestone Hoax
The Runestone and the enduring mystery of its origin continues to be the hallmark of the Runestone Museum. This intriguing artifact was discovered in 1898, …
The Stone Dream of a Mad King: The True Story of Neuschwanstein Castle
With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is …