The strange case of pine trees that always lean towards the equator
You can find them in many places around the world tall, lean conifers that can’t seem to grow straight. And scientists have figured out that …
Drone Reveals 3,000-Year-Old ‘Mega Fortress’ Dmanisis Gora In The Caucasus Mountains Is Much Larger Than Previously Thought
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A new drone mapping project has revealed intriguing new information about a 3,000-year-old ‘mega fortress’ in the Caucasus mountains, offering …
Footprints in the Snow: A Father and Son’s Silent Testament to Inuit Resilience
In the stark, frozen expanse of the Canadian Arctic, a photograph taken in 1921 captures a quiet, powerful moment between a father and son. The …
A Stitch in Time: Unraveling the Story of the Wodehouse Jacket
History often whispers its secrets through the objects that survive the relentless march of time. Among these treasured artifacts, clothing offers an intimate glimpse into …
‘Man-aconda’ stuns the world: Unveiling the astonishing tale of the eye-striking phenomenon
The animal kingdom never fails to surprise us with its many hidden wonders. That said, there are certain creatures that stand out more than others, …
The Qanat System: Ancient Technology for Sustainable Water Use
Originally developed in ancient Persia, the qanat system of water channels was introduced to Arabia and then across the Mediterranean region by the Arabs, first …
Palazzo Davanzati
While staying at Villa Boccella our lovely friend, Deb (not the same lovely Deb that lives in Launceston), escorted us on a day trip to …
A23a: World’s biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years
The world’s biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor. The iceberg, called A23a, split from …
The Birka Shield-Maiden: A Warrior’s Legacy Unearthed
In the ancient Viking trade hub of Birka, Sweden, a 10th-century grave has rewritten history, revealing the remains of a high-ranking shield-maiden—a woman who defied …
The Ife Heads: A 1938 Discovery That Redefined African Art
On March 14, 1938, a groundbreaking discovery in Ife, Nigeria, unearthed 17 brass and copper heads and the upper half of a brass figure during …