What intriguing mysteries does humanity’s past hide? Puzzling archaeological discoveries and unanswered questions in world history to ponder about.
You have probably long suspected that some media personalities might be narcissists. Here is a list of famous narcissists of the past and present. To be at the top of your game, in whatever field that might be, takes an enormous amount of self-confidence and belief in your abilities. But…
As humans, we have always struggled with making the best of our lives. The following Aristotle quotes show how a philosopher in ancient Greece coped with the problems of human existence. Aristotle lived from 384—322 B.C.E. and is one of the most famous Greek philosophers. He studied many areas of…
The Butterfly Effect is a theory that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can cause devastating consequences in another part. Previously, the term was weather-related, but nowadays it is a metaphor for how a small and insignificant event can cause a major change in circumstances.…
Some psychology experiments conducted in the past would seem creepy and unethical to today's people. Here are 4 of them. It is true to say that psychology is not an exact science. To this end, psychology experiments have been used to quantify data and bring about qualitative results that can…
Majestic in its sandy beauty, the Sahara Desert has always been an iconic image of the beauty and power of nature. Even though difficult to imagine, just a mere 12,000 years ago, the endless heat and lifeless sands were a vibrant resort filled with lakes, grassland, and rain. With this…
Not all of us feel a huge connection with our cultural heritage, but quite a few of us do. What do you think it is about the cultural heritage that draws us to it? Some people might be of the opinion that traditions are sort of archaic and not relevant…
Scientists have found a dinosaur tail encased in a Burmese Amber stone. Moreover, the stone is no bigger than a dried fruit! The astonishing part is that the tail, embedded deep within the smooth amber stone, is covered in feathers. A feathered dinosaur tail may not sound like shocking news,…
The longest night of the year is traditionally a time of spiritual significance when we can reflect, restore and find spiritual guidance for our lives. At the Winter Solstice, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. On this, year's longest night, dormancy, darkness and cold reign. However,…
As the history of civilization proves, we are not the first who have managed to influence the Earth's climate. Since 2014, each year the scientists have been warning that that was the hottest year since 1880. The Earth's pre-industrial average temperature was 57. 3 Fahrenheit or 13.6 Celsius. According to numerous…
Kitezh is a mythical city of Russia that was once dubbed "the invisible city." New evidence suggests it could have been more than just a myth. In past months, the fans of the Tomb Raider franchise received a nice surprise in the form of the latest sequel of this action…
