Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have unearthed a chilling discovery: the oldest definitive evidence of human relatives killing and likely eating each other. The discovery comes in the form of a 1.45-million-year-old shinbone from a relative of Homo sapiens, found in northern Kenya.
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Exploring fascinating historical images: giants, giant horses and giant goats
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The origins of Western alchemy can be traced back to Hellenistic Egypt, in particular to the city of Alexandria. One of the most important figures in alchemical mythology is Hermes Trismegistus (Hermes the Thrice-Great). This figure's name is derived from the Egyptian god of wisdom, Thoth, and his Greek counterpart, Hermes. The Hermetica, said to have been written by Hermes Trismegistus, is generally regarded as the foundation of Western alchemical philosophy and practice. Additionally, Hermes Trismegistus is also believed to be the author of the Emerald Tablet.
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Le Passe-Muraille is a short story by Marcel Aymé (1902-1967) that is forever immortalised in a small square on the rue Norvins in Paris. Le Passe-Muraille loosely translates as “walking through walls”. The statue on the square Marcel Aymé, which walks through the wall, represents Dutilleul, the main character in Aymé’s short story.
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In a dramatic and unprecedented discovery, an authentic half-fish creature, bearing a striking resemblance to a mermaid, has washed ashore in the scorching sunlight. This remarkable find has sparked immense interest among scientists and the public alike due to its intriguing connection to ancient Egyptian burial customs. Found on a secluded beach, the creature is adorned with symbolic artifacts and markings that suggest it may have been involved in rituals reminiscent of Egyptian burial practices.
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Researchers are constantly looking for more and more mysteries to unravel. Lately, their biggest investment has definitely not been “Great Adria”. It all started with the article published in September 2019, in which Doυwe Vaп Hipsberge examines rocks under the Mediterranean Sea. His discoveries absolutely exceeded his expectations.
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A team of archaeologists has discovered the fossil remains of a 72-million-year-old tail in a cave in northern Mexico, it has been announced. The “unique thick wall” of the tail, which was the first found in Mexico, said Francisco Aguilar, director of the country’s National Institute of Anthropology and History. The team, made up of archaeologists and students from INAH and the National Autonomous University of Mexico, identified the fossil as a hadrosaurid, or duck-billed dinosaur. The “unique thick wall” of the tail was the first found in Mexico. It is 72 million years old. The tail, found near…
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The details surrounding this groundbreaking revelation are shrouded in secrecy, but early reports suggest that investigators have unearthed compelling evidence that challenges previous assumptions about the fate of MH370. This discovery has the potential to upend existing theories and shed new light on the circumstances surrounding the ill-fated flight’s disappearance.
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Archaeologists have unearthed a rare octagonal-hilted sword from a Bronze Age grave in Germany. Remarkably, this sword was found in an exceptionally well-preserved state despite having been buried for thousands of years.
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The recent court case involving the Smithsopia Institution and the American Institute for Alternative Archaeology (AIAA) has reignited the debate over the existence of giants. While the story claims that Smithsopia destroyed giant human skeletons and covered up evidence, closer examination reveals significant flaws in the narrative.
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