History – Mystery

The unbroken seal on King Tutankhamun’s tomb, 1922. This seal was actually a seal to King Tut’s fifth shrine. The king was buried in a series of four sarcophagi, which were in turn kept inside a series of five shrines. This unbroken seal stayed 3,245 years untouched. The late discovery of Tut’s tomb resulted from […]

The sudden advancement of the Vinca culture during the Neolithic age remains an enigma but an even more curious subject are their thousands of figurines with triangle-shaped heads. Are they merely depictions of ancient deities or were the Vinca artists influenced by unnatural events? In the beginning, the Vinca culture was considered a cultural site

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Pyramid-shaped structures have been a fascinating and mysterious subject of study for researchers across the world. Found in various prehistoric civilizations, these remarkable architectural achievements have led some to believe in conspiracy theories about a lost antediluvian civilization. However, anthropological evidence and cultural analysis have provided more grounded explanations for the construction of these structures.

A 3.8-million-year-old skull reveals the face of Lucy’s possible ancestors A “remarkably complete” skull belonging to an early human ancestor that lived 3.8 million years ago has been discovered in Ethiopia. This is the first time a skull belonging to Australopithecus anamensis has been found and the discovery sheds light on the evolutionary history of

She was described by the Roman historian Cassius Dio as “a woman of surpassing beauty”, and is portrayed by Hollywood as a glamorous seductress. But was Cleopatra really the famous beauty she is often depicted as? In this feature, first published in 2016, Professor Kevin Butcher investigates… Cleopatra is always newsworthy. So when in February

Cancun Underwater Museum or MUSA is an unusual exhibition of sculptures made by Jason DeCaires Taylor placed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc in Mexico. The National Marine Park and the Cancun Nautical Association worked with artist Jason deCaires Taylor to create the spectacular project, which included over 403 permanent life-size

Explore the Mysterious Beauty of India’s Ancient Kailasa Temple Have you ever wanted to visit a majestic temple that has been shrouded in both epic tales and grand mysteries? Look no further than the incredible Kailasa Temple! Located in Ellora, Maharashtra India, this ancient structure is a must-see for any traveler looking to experience incomparable

The full tragic story revealed by mummified remains of a female teenage mummy of just 14-17 years old, who died during childbirth, has been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt. What makes the find both horrifying and extraordinary at the same time, is one fetus and placenta found in the pelvic area, and another in the

In the ever-evolving quest to unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations, a new discovery has ignited speculation about the possibility of time travel encoded in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Carvings on ancient walls depicting what appear to be airplanes and a helicopter have sparked intrigue and debate among researchers, with some suggesting that these enigmatic symbols may