This ancient weapon was made from an object that fell out of the sky
This ancient weapon was made from an object that fell out of the sky An exceedingly small artifact crafted from an iron alloy that fell from the sky was retrieved near a settlement. It was not the closest meteorite to the area, however, researchers think it may have originated from Estonia, which is a considerable …
River North Victorian, Wedged Between High-Rises, Transformed into Office Space
154 W. Superior Street in River North holds a prominent position for various compelling reasons. Nestled amidst two towering buildings, this charming two-story Italianate row home stands as a captivating testament to Chicago’s architectural heritage.
Château de la Chᴀsseigne: A Fascinating Tour of a French Count’s Abandoned Castle
Dating back to the 15th century, this exquisitely captivating “secret” château in France’s Burgundy region became a favorite among urban exploration (urbex) enthusiasts after it was abandoned by its owners in 2017.
Archaeologists Find 300,000-Year-Old Elephant Skeleton in Germany
Archaeologists Find 300,000-Year-Old Elephant Skeleton in Germany Archaeologists have discovered the nearly complete skeleton of an enormous, now-extinct elephant that lived about 300,000 years ago in what is now the northern German town of Schöningen, according to new research. Although this elephant — the Eurasian straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus) — likely died of old age, …
Rock art of a Giraffe dabous niger dated at Approximately 9,000 years ago
Rock art of a Giraffe dabous niger dated at Approximately 9,000 years ago Giraffes with their long necks and lanky gait have captivated humans for thousands of years. Rock carvings in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, estimated to be 9,000 years old, represent the earliest recorded human ᴀssociation with a giraffe. The Dabous giraffes, …
Lost Egyptian City Found Underwater After 1200 Years
Lost Egyptian City Found Underwater After 1200 Years The ‘lost city of Atlantis has eluded explorers for centuries and is almost certainly the stuff of myth. Staggeringly, though, an ancient city that is Atlantis in all but name has emerged from under the sea near Alexandria — and now the lost world of Heracleion is …
British Artist Buries MiG-21 Fighter Jet, Marking the End of an Era
The Prague art Gallery Rudolfinum marks its 100th exhibition with a series of extraordinary events, among them the burial of a Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter plane.
The Abandoned Glᴀss Mansion of Leesburg, Virginia
The abandoned glᴀss mansion in Leesburg, Virginia is an enthralling tale of real estate and land development, laced with a touch of international intrigue.
Archaeologists uncover AMAZING mosaic depicting Medusa in Mérida, Spain
Archaeologists uncover AMAZING mosaic depicting Medusa in Mérida, Spain Spanish archaeologists in the La Huerta de Otero Archaeological Zone, on the western side of Mérida and part of the Roman city of Augusta Emerita, uncovered amazing mosaics, including one depicting the ancient Greek mythological figure Medusa. Augusta Emerita was founded in 25 BC by Augustus …
Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Italy
Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Italy The wreckage of an ancient Roman ship from more than 2,000 years ago has been found off the coast of Italy. The cargo ship was found off the port of Civitavecchia, about 50 miles (80km) north-west of Rome. It dates from about the 1st or …