King Tut’s Coffin Has been Removed from his Tomb for the First Time in History
King Tut’s Coffin Has been Removed from his Tomb for the First Time in History From the time that King Tutankhamun’s body was placed, the outermost sarcophagus had never left the 3300-year-old tomb. Even in 1922, following the discovery of the tomb by the British archeologist Howard Carter, the outer coffin made from wood and …
The Catholic church is ‘shocked’ at the hundreds of children buried at Tuam. Really?
The Catholic church is ‘shocked’ at the hundreds of children buried at Tuam. Really? Historian Catherine Corless was convinced that there — long-buried in a sewage system under the streets of a little town in Western Ireland — were the discarded remains of babies. Possibly hundreds of them. For years, no one believed her. Though, …
2,200-Year-Old Lion Statue Unearthed in Turkey
2,200-Year-Old Lion Statue Unearthed in Turkey In Turkey during archaeological excavations in the ancient Greek town of ᴀssos on the Anatolian shore, 2,200-year-old statue of a lion from the Hellenist Age and an Early Byzantine oven were found. ᴀssos, in the Ayvacik District, Canakkale Province, in Northwest Turkey, right across from the large Greek island of …
Strange moments in Edinburgh’s history: The mystery of the miniature coffins found at Arthur’s Seat
Strange moments in Edinburgh’s history: The mystery of the miniature coffins found at Arthur’s Seat It was a group of boys out hunting for rabbits who found the coffins one summer’s day in 1836. They were roaming a rocky peak known as Arthur’s Seat that overlooks Edinburgh, Scotland, when their attention was caught by a small cave, …
The mummified corpse of ‘magical’ baby boy who died 50 years ago attracts thousands of pilgrims
The mummified corpse of ‘magical’ baby boy who died 50 years ago attracts thousands of pilgrims There are thousands of pilgrims hundreds of miles traveling to visit the tiny body of Miguel Ángel Gaitán, Spanish for “Miracle Child”. “El Angelito Milagroso.” Fifteen days prior to his first birthday in 1967, Miguel died of meningitis. Seven years …
Moment horrified sailor finds mummified remains of German adventurer on stricken yacht
Moment horrified sailor finds mummified remains of German adventurer on stricken yacht On a yacht floating off the Philippines, fishermen have discovered the mummified body of a German sailor. After two people made the discovery, the police were investigating. Officers discovered that the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ person is Manfred Fritz Bajorat, aged 59, from idenтιтy documents found …
The Katskhi Pillar – the Most Incredible Cliff Church in the World
The Katskhi Pillar – the Most Incredible Cliff Church in the World It is not unusual to listen to tales of people who have lived a solemn life away from the world, whenever these stories are reported, people are fascinated and awestruck. This idea is far from our normal life to most of us. This …
The well that turns objects to STONE: Mysterious site in Yorkshire is rumored to be cursed by the Devil
The well that turns objects to STONE: Mysterious site in Yorkshire is rumored to be cursed by the Devil A weird phenomenon takes place in Knaresborough city of North Yorkshire, England. It houses a petrifying well that can make items into stone tremendously. Every year, millions of tourists come to this rather curious attraction. The …
The mystery of the Octavius: An 18th-century ghost ship was discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen
The mystery of the Octavius: An 18th-century ghost ship was discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen The world has an array of tales, mysteries, and legends and we are traveling on a different dimension when reading or listening to them. Those stories are thoughtful for everyone who …
Ancient footprints show Neanderthals may have been taller than thought
Ancient footprints show Neanderthals may have been taller than thought We know it as archeologists have seen hundreds of Neanderthals footprints in France — most of them laid by children. They walked and maybe played along the beach in the prehistoric world ; Do we discover that Neanderthals were more like modern humans than previously …