What intriguing mysteries does humanity’s past hide? Puzzling archaeological discoveries and unanswered questions in world history to ponder about.
If you thought you knew the facts about our latest ancestors, then think again. “Lucy”, a previous discovery in Africa, is not the most recent find linking us to our primitive roots. It seems that a previously unknown human ancestor has shown us that we may not know much about, well,…
If you think Stonehenge is an ancient discovery, then you’re right. If you think the Pyramids hold the secrets of life, then that’s a possibility. Both these monuments are testimonials to a time long gone, a time where priorities were to live, eat, drink, and worship Gods. Seems simple, but…
The Nazca Lines is one of the greatest mysteries that keeps intriguing researchers worldwide. What lies behind these massive-scale geoglyphs that are etched in the middle of the Peruvian desert? These enormous figures, widely known as the Nazca Lines, were discovered in the early 1900′s into the desert in Peru,…
The Diquis Spheres are considered one of the greatest mysteries in the world. What is the story behind the hundreds of massive stone spheres that were accidentally found in Costa Rica? The Diquis Spheres were discovered in the 1940s during agricultural activities by the United Fruit Company. They were located…
An amazing device, created by Greek scientists 2,000 years ago, is the world's first computer. What is the story behind this extraordinary mechanism and its hidden mysteries? The Antikythera Mechanism has been a base of research for more than a century. This complex device, which is considered to be the…
Did you know that the seven wonders of the ancient world were part of a list compiled for an ancient travel guidebook? Greeks who traveled all over the Egyptian, Persian, and Babylonian lands of the 4th century B.C. used to list every remarkable construction as a marvel of the world.…
Whether it’s leading countries, being part of a creative community or just wanting to experiment – at some point, some of the most famous names in history have tried or been addicted to drugs of some kind. Here’s the round-up of the most brilliant minds in history and the drugs…
The Terracotta Army, also known as The Terracotta Warriors, is one of the most important archaeological sites worldwide. This subterranean standing guard reveals the mysteries of ancient China that date back more than 2,000 years ago. Just as many other great discoveries, the Terracotta Army was discovered by accident in…
