A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ According to a new analysis, two corroded Roman-era iron nails which some have claimed pinned Jesus to the cross seem to have been used in an ancient crucifixion. The controversy about the origin of the nails was reignited by this … Continue reading A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ →

Female warrior was buried in the ‘riding position’ as if on a horse journeying into the afterlife 2,400 years ago The burial of the Amazon with a headdress made of precious metal dated back to the second half of the 4th century BC was found by the members of the Don expedition of IA RAS … Continue reading Female warrior was buried in the ‘riding position’ as if on a horse journeying into the afterlife 2,400 years ago →

Dogs are humans’ oldest companions, DNA shows “Dog is a man’s best friend” is the common saying. For thousands of years, dogs have been our companions for hunting, friendship, war, and many more. Dogs have managed to keep up with us humans and have now become ‘a mans best friend’. This could largely be down … Continue reading Dogs are humans’ oldest companions, DNA shows →

Sprawling Remains of Ancient Cities Discovered Beneath Cambodia’s Jungle Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world flock to visit the famed Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. However, as exploration has uncovered evidence of mediaeval settlements under the jungle, it suggests that there will soon be new places to explore. To shed … Continue reading Sprawling Remains of Ancient Cities Discovered Beneath Cambodia’s Jungle →

A massive 4,000-year-old monolith split with laser-like precision Al Naslaa may look like nothing more than a massive rock to some, yet it is one of the most fascinating geological formations in history. The captivating formation is located far inside the Tayma Oasis in Saudi Arabia, where it has puzzled and entranced historians, geologists, and … Continue reading A massive 4,000-year-old monolith split with laser-like precision →

Leshan Giant Buddha -largest carved stone Buddha in the world The Leshan Giant Buddha is a huge statue carved into the side of Lingyun Mountain. Taller by 17 meters than the standing Buddha in Afghanistan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest and largest Buddha in the world. There is a local saying: “The mountain is … Continue reading Leshan Giant Buddha -largest carved stone Buddha in the world →

Local Farmers found 2,000 years old carved caves while pumping water out of five small pools The caves are one of the largest structures ever excavated by human hands. First discovered in 1992, 24 caves have been found to date, one of which has been developed as a tourist attraction. Interestingly, to date, not a single … Continue reading Local Farmers found 2,000 years old carved caves while pumping water out of five small pools →

Tomb of Duke Jing of Qi and his 600 Sacrificial Horses found by Archaeologists A surprising find was made in China in 1964: a tomb holding the bodies of hundreds of horses, perfectly organised in rows. Such a complex burial and large sacrifice clearly indicated that the tomb belonged to a person who held a … Continue reading Tomb of Duke Jing of Qi and his 600 Sacrificial Horses found by Archaeologists →

World’s oldest pyramid is hidden in an Indonesian mountain, claimed scientists An immense structure like a pyramid in Indonesia, which could be remains of an ancient temple that hid for thousands of years underground. At the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), scientists provided proof of the extraordinary structure. Situated at top of … Continue reading World’s oldest pyramid is hidden in an Indonesian mountain, claimed scientists →