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msngan 05/03/2025

1600, by the sculptor Giambologna. "Hercules and the Centaur", an extraordinary and realistic Marble Sculpture in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Hercules and the Centaur (1600) – A Masterpiece by Giambologna The sculpture Hercules and the Centaur by the renowned sculptor Giambologna is a marble masterpiece completed in 1600. This extraordinary work is displayed in the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air gallery in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. With its dramatic composition and remarkable realism, the sculpture showcases Giambologna's exceptional talent in capturing movement, anatomy, and emotional intensity, making it one of the finest examples of late Renaissance and early Baroque sculpture. Giambologna (1529–1608) was one of the greatest sculptors of the late Renaissance and Mannerist period. Born in Flanders (modern-day Belgium), he...

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linh 04/03/2025

Atlantis: Truth or Myth? Unveiling Secrets with Modern Satellites

For millennia, the tale of Atlantis, the legendary island with a splendid civilization that vanished beneath the ocean's depths, has captivated and haunted the human imagination. Did Atlantis truly exist, or is it merely a fictional narrative crafted by Plato? With the advancement of satellite technology, we are closer than ever to deciphering this enigma. From Plato to Satellites: The Quest for Atlantis Plato, in his works "Timaeus" and "Critias," depicted Atlantis as a mighty naval power, situated "beyond the Pillars of Hercules" (the Strait of Gibraltar), that was submerged in a catastrophic day and night. This account was based...

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msngan 04/03/2025

36,000-Year-Old Mummified Bison Revealed by Miners in Frozen Alaska

During the Alaskan Gold Rush, miners often uncovered astonishing relics from the past while searching for fortune. As they used high-pressure water jets to wash away frozen silt in pursuit of gold, they occasionally stumbled upon the mummified remains of prehistoric creatures. However, such discoveries were often seen as mere obstacles in their quest for wealth, leading many miners to discard these ancient remnants without much thought. It was only on rare occasions that someone recognized their significance and brought them to the attention of scientists. One such extraordinary event occurred in July of 1979, when a miner working near...

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msngan 03/03/2025

We don’t know what these “handbags” are supposed to represent, but they were important enough to be carved into stone by ancient civilizations all around the world.

Across various ancient civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Mesoamerica, a peculiar and enigmatic symbol repeatedly appears in stone carvings—what modern observers often describe as “handbags.” These mysterious shapes, resembling a small, rounded bag with a handle or strap, have been found in the artwork of Sumerians, the Olmecs, Göbekli Tepe, and other ancient cultures. The recurring presence of this symbol in civilizations that, as far as we know, had no direct contact with one another raises numerous questions. What do these “handbags” represent? Why were they significant enough to be carved into stone monuments, temple walls, and sacred artifacts? While their...

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msngan 03/03/2025

Ancient Wooden Chariot Reveals Secrets of Thracian Nobility in Bulgaria

This 2,000-year-old wooden chariot was buried alongside the remains of two horses and a dog, as well as the remains of a nobleman from Thrace, in what is now Bulgaria. (Image credit: UBB/Veselin Ignatov) A photo of an ancient Thracian chariot along with the bones of two horses and a dog has quickly risen to the top of Reddit today (October 13), with over 65,000 likes. But what's so exciting about the discovery, and who was buried inside the chariot? A team of archaeologists led by Veselin Ignatov of the Istoricheski muzej Nova Zagora, a museum in Bulgaria, discovered the...

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msngan 03/03/2025

50 graves have been excavated at a 2,000-year-old Gallic cemetery on Paris’ Left Bank, near what was the ancient city of Lutetia.

PARIS, FRANCE—In a remarkable archaeological discovery, a 2,000-year-old Gallic cemetery has been unearthed in Paris, on the Left Bank, near the ancient city of Lutetia. According to France 24, this necropolis was initially discovered in the 19th century but was eventually forgotten over time. However, during recent construction work to add a new exit to the Port-Royal train station, archaeologists from France’s National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) rediscovered an untouched section of the burial site, offering a rare and invaluable glimpse into the funerary practices of the ancient Parisii people. So far, archaeologists have excavated 50 graves, all...

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msngan 03/03/2025

Discovery of 800+ Paleolithic Artifacts in Iraq’s Western Desert

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—More than 800 Paleolithic artifacts have been recovered from a dried lake bed in […]

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linh 03/03/2025

Ancient Collapses: Tracing the Echoes of Earth's Past Resets

Have you ever wondered if human history is just a series of random events? Or are there mysterious, recurring "resets" that reshape our destiny? Let's look at two critical milestones: 1. The Collapse of Mediterranean Civilizations (c. 1200 BCE): About 3,200 years ago, thriving civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Near East suddenly collapsed. The Assyrian Empire, the New Kingdom of Egypt, the Mycenaeans, and the Minoans all fell into a "dark age" of social and cultural stagnation. What caused this mysterious collapse? Was it a single event, or a series of interconnected disasters? 2. The Comet...

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msngan 03/03/2025

Clues in Ancient Sand: Human Presence in North America 10,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

Scientists are uncovering fossilized footprints inthe New Mexico desert that show how humansand Ice Age animals shared the landscape

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linh 03/03/2025

Screams from the Past: The Carnyx - Legendary War Horn of the Celts

Imagine standing on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by the roars of thousands of warriors. Suddenly, a piercing, resounding sound tears through the air, striking terror into the hearts of the enemy. That's the scream of the Carnyx, a unique war instrument of the Celts. The Carnyx is not just a simple bronze horn; it's a masterpiece of art, a symbol of Celtic power and authority. The Carnyx found at Tintignac, France, dating from the 1st century BCE, is one of the most precious artifacts remaining from the Iron Age. Fascinating facts about the Carnyx: Unique design: The shape is often...

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