These ancient mosaics provide a unique window into the world of cartography during the Byzantine period. The Madaba Map, in particular, stands out for its detailed and intricate depiction of the Holy Land, going beyond traditional paper cartography.
With a wingspan stretching up to a staggering 40 feet, Quetzalcoatlus holds the title for being the largest known flying animal to have ever graced our planet. Although it shared the same era with the mighty dinosaurs, Quetzalcoatlus was not a dinosaur itself.
Emma Fillipoff, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared from a Vancouver hotel in November 2012. Despite receiving hundreds of tips, Victoria police have been unable to confirm any reported sightings of Fillipoff. What really happened to her?
As we descend further into the depths of the Kabayan Caves, a fascinating journey awaits – one that will unearth the astonishing secrets behind the burnt human mummies, shedding light on a haunting tale that has endured through ages untold.
Portuguese soldiers used black swords in the Age of Discovery in order to not reflect the light and announce their presence on ships, avoiding also its rusting when used near salt water.
Eerie stones etched with perplexing symbols, gleaming troves of silver treasure, and ancient edifices on the brink of collapse. Are the Picts merely folklore, or an enthralling civilization hiding beneath Scotland's soil?
The Tel Shimron excavations in Israel have recently revealed a remarkable architectural marvel dating back to 1,800 BC – the well preserved mudbrick structure of hidden passageway.
Since the late 1990s, the discovery of hundreds of naturally mummified human remains dating to circa 2,000 BCE to 200 CE in the region of Tarim Basin has enthralled researchers with their intriguing combination of Western features and vibrant cultural artifacts.
The newly discovered species, Prosaurosphargis yingzishanensis, grew to around 5 feet long and was covered in bony scales called osteoderms.
The Oakville Blobs are an unknown, gelatinous, translucent substance that fell from the sky over Oakville, Washington, in 1994, causing mysterious sickness that plagued the town and sparking speculation about their origin.
