What intriguing mysteries does humanity’s past hide? Puzzling archaeological discoveries and unanswered questions in world history to ponder about.
Aristotle's tomb has been finally found! The burial site of one of the most important figures in the history of Western civilization is no longer an enigma. A group of archaeologists recently announced that they have discovered Aristotle's tomb. Near the Agora of the ancient town of Stagira, a team…
What is the Fibonacci sequence and where does it derive from? Why do we find the Fibonacci sequence everywhere around us, from nature to art? Despite the popular belief that mathematics isn't related to religion, there is plenty of evidence throughout history that suggests otherwise. If you don't believe me,…
This green stone bracelet might be the oldest artifact in human history. He who understands the past will understand the future and yet the bracelet that belonged to an important member of the Denisovan society remains a mystery despite the newly gathered information. It is not easy to understand the…
Do megalithic structures all over the Earth have any power or are they just rocks? The fear of the unknown has plagued humanity since its humble beginnings. We feared phenomena we couldn't understand and created gods and religions in order to explain them. Religion offered much-needed consolation to human beings…
What is this mysterious huge pentagram in Kazakhstan and what does it mean? I never cease to find things that baffle me, and this is one of those questionable things. I know we see pentagrams all over the place, in books, on the floor, and even carved into trees in…
Some modern phenomena, which seem to be a product of the 21st century, may not be as modern as you might think. ‘History repeats itself’ may be one of the most overused phrases you’ll ever hear – and rightly so. It’s amazing as to the extent that humanity repeatedly recycles…
Communism is considered to be one of the most longeval political and economic ideologies in the history of humanity. From a historical point of view, communism isn’t a doctrine belonging to modern society. In fact, Karl Marx described the concept of primitive communism when he discussed hunter-gatherer societies. The idea…
Freudian theory has made more impact on our lives today than you could imagine. Read on to learn how his ideas were used for the manipulation of the masses. In the early 1900s, Sigmund Freud formulated his theories on psychodynamics that have led to controversies around the world. While many…
Many ancient civilizations believed that the unicorn was a real creature. “The unicorn, through its intemperance and not knowing how to control itself, for the love it bears to fair maidens forgets its ferocity and wildness; and laying aside all fear it will go up to a seated damsel and…
Have you ever heard of Vasili Arkhipov? Most probably, you haven't. Yet, this man stopped a nuclear war in 1962 and changed the course of history. Keeping your cool, or rather, keeping a stable mind, is best during wartime. It’s even the best option at times of peace. Let’s face it,…
