A new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises
A new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises A new look at the Iceman’s DNA reveals that his ancestors weren’t who scientists previously thought. In 2012, scientists compiled a complete picture of Ötzi’s genome; it suggested that the frozen mummy found melting out of a glacier in the Tyrolean Alps …
Human Remains and Jade Ring Found at Maya Site in Mexico
Human Remains and Jade Ring Found at Maya Site in Mexico Within the priority project of the Mayan Train, the application of the Program for the Improvement of Archaeological Zones (Promeza), by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico, through the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH), allows research and conservation of …
Archaeologists Find Mᴀssive Underground World Belonging To A Long Lost Civilization In Peru
Archaeologists Find Mᴀssive Underground World Belonging To A Long Lost Civilization In Peru Researchers in Peru have discovered a complex underground world belonging to the ancient Chavín culture that has been identified as burial chambers that date back thousands of years. The culture developed in the northern Andean highlands of Peru between 1,300 and 550 BC. The …
The Abandoned Burnay Palace in Portugal
The Burnay Palace, also known as the Palace of the Patriarchs because it was the official summer residence of the patriarchs of Lisbon, is located on Rua da Junqueira, in the parish of Alcântara.
The largest hoard of Viking silver was found accidentally while filming a news report about illegal treasure hunting
The largest hoard of Viking silver was found accidentally while filming a news report about illegal treasure hunting The Spillings Hoard is the world’s largest Viking silver treasure, found on Friday 16 July 1999 in a field at the Spilling farm northwest of Slite, on northern Gotland, Sweden. The silver hoard consisted of two parts …
Enormous Skull Found in Alaska May Belong to the Legendary King Bear of Inuit Mythology
Enormous Skull Found in Alaska May Belong to the Legendary King Bear of Inuit Mythology An enormous, elongated polar bear skull emerged in 2014 from an eroding archaeological site southwest of Utqiaġvik in Alaska. Experts claim that it is quite different from most modern polar bear skulls and reᴀssure that it is one of the …
Island in the Clouds: Is Mount Roraima Really A ‘Lost World’ Where Dinosaurs May Still Exist?
Island in the Clouds: Is Mount Roraima Really A ‘Lost World’ Where Dinosaurs May Still Exist? Deep within the rainforests of Venezuela, a series of plateaus sit more than 9000 feet (2743 meters) above sea level and rise up 1310 feet (400 m) from the surrounding terrain like table tops. From above, they look like …
Mysterious ruins discovered at the bottom of Lake Van, Türkiye’s largest lake
Mysterious ruins discovered at the bottom of Lake Van, Türkiye’s largest lake At the bottom of Lake Van, Türkiye’s largest salty soda lake with 3,712 square kilometers, divers discovered a cemetery and areas bearing the traces of an old village. Lake Van (Van Gölü in Turkish) is the largest lake in Turkey and the second …
Un Glimpse into History: L’eschif de Creyssac in Périgueux
Nestled in the heart of Périgueux, within the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, stands the intriguing edifice known as “L’eschif de Creyssac” or “Loge de Guet”. Dating back to the 14th century, this unique structure bears witness to a bygone era and carries a rich heritage within its walls.
The Abandoned Chateau Richard | Unraveling Quebec’s Victorian Mystery
Sitting atop a hill in the serene Quebec countryside, you’ll stumble upon the Abandoned Château Richard, also known as Château Zoé-Turgeon. This magnificent Victorian mansion was constructed in 1907 by Louis Richard, an industrialist who prospered as the proprietor of a synthetic leather factory.