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Gravity Defying Pillar in Indian Temple
The nearly 5m high pillar hangs from the temple ceiling and does not touch the ground, giving researchers a headache about the ancients' construction methods and intenti…
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The mystery of 5 ancient cities that disappeared without a trace!
Throughout history there have been many lost cities, have you ever thought about what happened to those cities that suddenly disappeared without a trace?
Archeology
Before trees ruled, the Earth was covered with giant fungi.
These mushrooms can be very large, with the largest measuring 8 metres tall and 1 metre wide.
Archeology
The two largest bronze chariots in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang come to life incredibly
One of the most amazing discoveries in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, was two bronze chariots.
Archeology
Mysterious stone circle may be world's oldest observatory
Researchers suspect the ancient stone circle of Nabta Playa was used to determine the summer solstice, signaling the coming rainy season.
Archeology
40,000-year-old fossil forest discovered after storm
An ancient fossilised forest has emerged on Tasmania's Badger Beach, sparking debate over its origins and significance.
AI - Artificial intelligence
What does Greek mythology teach us about the dangers of AI?
Believe it or not, ancient literature can provide modern humans with valuable insights into artificial intelligence.
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Strange and confusing inventions of ancient people
In the 1900s, several inventors came up with inventions.
Archeology
Ancient Handprints on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Unique Evidence of Human Evolution
Handprints and footprints discovered on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau date from 169,000 to 226,000 years ago.
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Why did birds survive while dinosaurs became extinct?
After the asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago, some toothless birds may have survived thanks to their ability to forage.
Archeology
'Time-traveling' cup found in 2,000-year-old tomb
Archaeologists were surprised to find a modern cup in a 2,000-year-old tomb. What treasure is this?
Archeology
What was the fate of the city destroyed for opposing the Roman Empire?
The ruins at Fregellae, about 90 km southeast of Rome, date from the siege and destruction of the city by Roman troops in 125 BC.
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Unexpected discovery while 'saving' ancient monastery on steep cliff
Sümela's tumultuous history makes one think that this is a place that seems to have been created by artificial intelligence or computer graphics.
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A New Ocean Appears on Earth in an Unbelievable Place
American scientists were shocked to discover an unknown, strange, ancient structure surrounding the Earth's iron core.
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Earth swallows itself and 'chokes' in the Pacific Ocean?
Unusual seismic data in the Pacific Ocean has revealed a mysterious giant structure that burrowed into the Earth since the time of the dinosaurs.