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The Discoveries That Challenge Darwin`s TheoryThe Discoveries That Challenge Darwin`s Theory
16 Jan.
Archaeology was once a science of the nobles. In the past, only the wealthiest individuals possessed enough free time to dig around the mysteries of our predecessors. Some of its most interesting finds seem to challenge Darwin's theory.
Archaeologists Discover Porpoise Buried Like a KingArchaeologists Discover Porpoise Buried Like a King
05 Jan.
English archaeologists came across a particularly strange find this past summer while they were excavating on the small island of Chapelle Dom Hue, located in the middle of the English Channel.
The Romans Celebrated Saturnalia the Week Before ChristmasThe Romans Celebrated Saturnalia the Week Before Christmas
19 Dec.
Although they were pagans, each year the Ancient Romans would mark the week before Christmas with special celebrations. These festivities were called Saturnalia and were dedicated to the god Saturn.
The Solomonic Dynasty - Millennial Rulers of the EastThe Solomonic Dynasty - Millennial Rulers of the East
15 Dec.
The Solomonic Dynasty was one of the longest-reigning lines of monarchs in world history. The mighty rulers of the East dominated the Ethiopian empire for centuries until the not-so-distant 1974, when a national coup put an end to their reign.
Facts about the Samurai you Won`t See in the MoviesFacts about the Samurai you Won`t See in the Movies
21 Nov.
Everyone recognizes the strange-looking headgear of the samurai. But truth be told, they were not what we've come to know from the movies. They were made of cloth and light materials and would inflate when the wind blew.
The Blood-Curdling Secrets of the Gas Chambers at SobiborThe Blood-Curdling Secrets of the Gas Chambers at Sobibor
17 Nov.
We've all heard of Auschwitz and Treblinka - the more notorious of the concentration camps. But the lesser-known Sobibor may turn out to be even more terrifying than they.
These Historical Figures Died as a Result of their GluttonyThese Historical Figures Died as a Result of their Gluttony
31 Oct.
Gluttony is indeed one of the 7 deadly sins and in the case of these historical figures it really did prove fatal.
Paleontologists Discover New Species of Dinosaur That Lived 200 Million Years AgoPaleontologists Discover New Species of Dinosaur That Lived 200 Million Years Ago
27 Oct.
A new paleontological find brings science one step closer to the mysterious world of the dinosaurs. It belonged to a gigantic three-toed creature, which according to researchers was a carnivore.
A River in India Dries Up! Signs of Ancient Civilization Found at BottomA River in India Dries Up! Signs of Ancient Civilization Found at Bottom
24 Oct.
The river bottom is littered with round stones. On all sides, there are beautiful geometric shapes carved with enviable precision. The majority of the stones depict deities from Hindu mythology.
The Worst Tragedies to Happen on Friday the 13th Over the YearsThe Worst Tragedies to Happen on Friday the 13th Over the Years
13 Oct.
Unfortunately, over the years, many unfortunate events have occurred on this date and our inborn human fear has elevated them to be much more significant in our consciousness than those occurring on any other date.
Skeleton of Revered Viking Shocks Scientists! Turns out it Belonged to a WomanSkeleton of Revered Viking Shocks Scientists! Turns out it Belonged to a Woman
12 Sept.
Even though it was initially believed that the mysterious warrior was male, the results from their analysis proved the exact opposite - the Viking was in fact a woman.
A Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the DinosaursA Volcano Gave Rise to the Age of the Dinosaurs
01 Sept.
Long ago, dinosaurs were the dominant animals on Earth. After thousands of theories about what led to their extinction, today we're asking: what gave rise to the reptiles?
Ubasute - the Japanese Custom of Leaving One`s Mother to Die of StarvationUbasute - the Japanese Custom of Leaving One`s Mother to Die of Starvation
28 July
In years of poverty and hunger, the Japanese performed quite an inhumane practice, called ubasute, which means abandoning an old woman. When feeding the family became difficult, they would get rid of the oldest member of the family.

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