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Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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The Legend of the Sinister HitchhikerThe Legend of the Sinister Hitchhiker
20 Aug.
Tales of mysterious hitchhikers have been told for years in the folklore of many countries around the world. The ghost of a young woman causes drivers' hair to stand on end along remote roads.
The Most Curious Facts about Human EvolutionThe Most Curious Facts about Human Evolution
20 Aug.
It became evident that our upper limbs developed so that we can form our palm into a solid and powerful fist and then be able to strike hard.
An Asteroid Will Collide with Earth in 2880An Asteroid Will Collide with Earth in 2880
19 Aug.
Another giant asteroid is heading toward Earth and may hit it. The good news is that the probability of that happening isn't too high, and even if it does, it will happen in 2880, writes the Sunday Times.
An Unknown Species of Dinosaur DiscoveredAn Unknown Species of Dinosaur Discovered
18 Aug.
A new species of prehistoric dinosaur was discovered by Japanese paleontologists. It belongs to the group of titanosaurs and lived in the region of where Japan is today 100 million years ago, announced the world news agencies.
The Messages in Salvador Dali's Most Famous PaintingThe Messages in Salvador Dali's Most Famous Painting
14 Aug.
The artist described his work as a photograph of a dream. In it he combined clocks, a mountain, the sea and a tree, all loaded with messages. Through the painting, Salvador Dali re-created the entire reality surrounding us.
Pope Francis's Tips for a Peaceful LifePope Francis's Tips for a Peaceful Life
05 Aug.
According to Pope Francis, a person can assure themselves a peaceful and easy-going life by following just 10 tips. The pope shared his thoughts in an interview in the Argentinian newspaper Clarin.
Nostradamus: 3 Cataclysms to Come Before the ApocalypseNostradamus: 3 Cataclysms to Come Before the Apocalypse
30 July
A new interpretation of the quatrains left by Nostradamus reveal that humanity is to experience 3 global cataclysms before the Apocalypse - the Third World War, the disappearance of Rome and the Vatican and the splitting of the Eurasian continental plate.
The Mystery Surrounding the Native American City of CahokiaThe Mystery Surrounding the Native American City of Cahokia
29 July
Cahokia is one of the largest ancient Native American cities, located in the Southwest part of the state of Illinois, near St. Louis in neighboring Missouri. In 1982, the settlement was officially named an American National Historic Site.
The Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass IncidentThe Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
27 July
From the USSR's secret archives, there is a well-known event which led to the mysterious deaths of 9 skiers on the night of February 2, 1959. The incident is documented as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
The Mummy of Rosalia Lombardo Opens and Closes her EyesThe Mummy of Rosalia Lombardo Opens and Closes her Eyes
25 July
The well-known mummy of the little girl Rosalia Lombardo, who died in November 1920, but looks almost alive, was filmed opening and closing her eyes. 94 years after her death, the body of Rosalia shows no trace of decomposition.