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Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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The Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret DaughterThe Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret Daughter
10 Apr.
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda is famous primarily for his brilliant poems but his treatment of his only child was a far cry from the humanity and justice which he called for.
Secret Portrait of Michelangelo Found in One of his SketchesSecret Portrait of Michelangelo Found in One of his Sketches
30 Mar.
A self-portrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti has been found in a work that's nearly 500 years old. The sketch was of a close friend of his, in which the painter left a trace of his own self.
Half a Century After Gagarin`s Death the Mystery Surrounding it RemainsHalf a Century After Gagarin`s Death the Mystery Surrounding it Remains
30 Mar.
Yuri Gagarin died in a plane crash due to poor atmospheric conditions. Or at least that's the official claim. Today, 50 years after the death of the first astronaut, the theories surrounding the event continue to spark controversy.
Stephen Hawking to be Buried by Isaac Newton`s GraveStephen Hawking to be Buried by Isaac Newton`s Grave
23 Mar.
Stephen Hawking's ashes are to be buried in Westminster Abbey. Ergo, one of the greatest minds of our time will find eternal rest near Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Eerie Beauty Treatment Devices from the PastEerie Beauty Treatment Devices from the Past
20 Mar.
The photos shown here depict devices that were popular in the 20th century. Don't be surprised if you find yourself having nightmares after seeing some of these.
Archaeologists Find Remains of Mysterious Submerged City Near NaplesArchaeologists Find Remains of Mysterious Submerged City Near Naples
20 Mar.
3000 years ago the region around Castel dell'Ovo established itself as an attractive focal point for many merchants and adventurers since it was rich in minerals.
Occultist Arthur Conan Doyle, Author of Sherlock Holmes, Talked to GhostsOccultist Arthur Conan Doyle, Author of Sherlock Holmes, Talked to Ghosts
27 Feb.
It's a lesser known fact that writer Arthur Conan Doyle was a passionate spiritualist, who accurately predicted the day of his own death, while his last words were: There is no death! Until we meet again.
Gigantic Mayan Megalopolis Uncovered in the JungleGigantic Mayan Megalopolis Uncovered in the Jungle
20 Feb.
A remarkable discovery related to the ancient civilization of the Mayans has surfaced in the jungles of Guatemala. Over 60 000 structures, forming a megalopolis of causeways, plazas, palaces and housing units, have shocked the scientific world.
The Death Ray - Tesla`s Last InventionThe Death Ray - Tesla`s Last Invention
09 Feb.
Declassified FBI files reveal what the great inventor Nikola Tesla had been working on in the final days before his death, while the new Discovery Channel show tries to answer all of the questions surrounding Tesla's death.
Enormous Dinosaur Fossils Shock EgyptEnormous Dinosaur Fossils Shock Egypt
06 Feb.
A fossil belonging to a 33 ft (10 m) dinosaur was unearthed in Egypt. The creature roamed today's desert 80 million years ago.
The Rulers That Even History ForgotThe Rulers That Even History Forgot
06 Feb.
A lot can be forgotten in 3000 years. Men and women who are powerful in their day fade into memory after 5, 10, 100 years. There's no shortage of examples of this throughout history.
The Genius Painter who Died of HungerThe Genius Painter who Died of Hunger
30 Jan.
Nowadays, works by the great Russian painter Chaim Soutine sell for tens of millions of dollars but when he painted Carcass of Beef, the Little Pastry Cook and The Bride, he was so poor he could hardly afford food and clothing.
Experts Reconstruct Face of Greek Girl from the MesolithicExperts Reconstruct Face of Greek Girl from the Mesolithic
30 Jan.
Experts have successfully reconstructed the face of a Greek girl living in around 7000 BC. Nicknamed Avgi , which means dawn in Greek, she looks quite upset.