For centuries, the final resting place of Cleopatra VII, the legendary last queen of Egypt, has remained one of the greatest archaeological mysteries. Historians and explorers have searched in vain, believing her tomb to be lost beneath modern-day Alexandria. However, one woman, Dr. Kathleen Martinez, has come closer than anyone before in unraveling this ancient … Read more
Most people immediately think of “Egypt” when they hear the word “pyramids” including the famous Great Pyramid of Giza, the mysterious Sphinx, and the powerful pharaohs. However many people are unaware that, Egypt isn’t home to the greatest concentration of pyramids in the world. Instead, the ancient Kingdom of Kush built more than twice as … Read more
Master engineers, innovators, and artisans, the ancient Egyptians produced items that were not only exquisitely crafted but also had religious or ceremonial uses. A mechanical dog that moves, opens its mouth and even seems to bark is one of the many unusual artifacts found from this civilization that leaps out. This remarkable piece, which hails from … Read more
High in the Andean mountains of South America, on the lonely snowcapped peak of the world’s tallest active volcano, Mount Llullaillaco, an extraordinary discovery was made. The year was 1999, and a team of high-altitude archaeologists led by explorer and anthropologist Dr. Johan Reinhard was on a daring excavation mission. Amid the thin air at … Read more
This strange 4,500-year-old piece of rock, known as Core 7, was discovered near the Great Pyramids at the end of the 19th century by British archaeologist Flinders Petrie. Today, it is preserved in the Petrie Museum of London. Image Credit: Scientists Against Myths Core 7 is an exact cylinder with strange, perfectly spaced grooves running along its surface. … Read more
Perhaps the greatest mystery of the pyramids found across China, the Chinese pyramids have remained relatively unknown globally for centuries, including within China. These ancient structures doubt China’s central plains and deserts, predominantly in Shaanxi province. However, the Chinese communist government has imposed strict prohibitions on excavating and visiting these ancient edifices. (Image Credit: Google … Read more
500-Year-Old Incan Snake Figure is the first line of a story that feels as alive as the people who wove this serpent centuries ago. Incan snake textile art figure crafted in cotton and camelid hair / Image Credit: MET Museum 500-year-old Incan snake textile art unfolds a story so rich and tactile it almost winds around … Read more