Ancient World

Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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Forbidden Archaeology: History Just isn't Right!Forbidden Archaeology: History Just isn't Right!
28 July
There's something that just isn't right with human history. There are numerous artifacts and facts that fundamentally alter the historical notions about mankind's origins. However, these are often ignored by scientists.
Largest Viking Ax Discovered in DenmarkLargest Viking Ax Discovered in Denmark
25 July
The largest and deadliest Viking ax has been discovered in Denmark. It was found in an excavated tomb of a powerful couple from the 10th century.
Bloodthirsty Demon Possesses Actress During an InterviewBloodthirsty Demon Possesses Actress During an Interview
13 July
Viewers were in for a shock during a TV interview in Thailand. An evil demon possessed a Thai actress while she was being interviewed by the host.
The Geniuses who Stunned the World with Their Strange HabitsThe Geniuses who Stunned the World with Their Strange Habits
08 July
Oliver Heaviside adored his nails and often painted them pink. He also disliked classical furniture, so he emptied his home of all such and placed granite blocks in their place.
Dinosaur Myths you Probably BelieveDinosaur Myths you Probably Believe
07 July
The first dinosaur bone ever found was in 1676. At the time, the scientists thought that the remains belonged to an elephant or some other large animal. It wasn't until a century later that it became clear that the fossils belonged to a Megalosaurus.
How Columbus Hid the Moon and Other Remarkable Facts about ExplorersHow Columbus Hid the Moon and Other Remarkable Facts about Explorers
01 July
In 1503, Columbus's ship got stuck in the shallows around Jamaica, while en route to the New World. Knowing that a lunar eclipse was coming, he warned the natives that if they did not help his crew he would make the Moon disappear.
Mysteries of the Universe for which Science has No AnswerMysteries of the Universe for which Science has No Answer
29 June
Why is there more matter than antimatter? Currently, scientists accept that matter and antimatter are 2 extremes of the same thing. When they come together they destroy each other.
Individuals who Turned Their Names into NamesakesIndividuals who Turned Their Names into Namesakes
28 June
Étienne de Silhouette was a French minister in 1759, who was known for being a stingy person that always tried to save on everything.
The Mysterious Capital of the ZapotecsThe Mysterious Capital of the Zapotecs
27 June
Every time we hear about ancient civilizations in America, most of us immediately think of the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. A little known fact is that these were neither the greatest, nor the oldest cultures to rule the exotic lands of Latin America.
The Secrets of Longevity of the Oldest Man on the Planet, who Lived to 256 Years OldThe Secrets of Longevity of the Oldest Man on the Planet, who Lived to 256 Years Old
22 June
256-year-old Chinese man Li Ching-Yuen was the longest living person on our planet. He was discovered in 1930 by the New York Times newspaper, when he was already over 200 years old.
Google Takes Measures if Artificial Intelligence Threatens HumanityGoogle Takes Measures if Artificial Intelligence Threatens Humanity
17 June
The company has announced that the specialists in its IT department are working on creating a kill switch to stop artificial intelligence if it were to ever threaten humans in the future.
Facts about Muhammad Ali you May Not KnowFacts about Muhammad Ali you May Not Know
16 June
His birth name - Cassius Clay - Ali received in honor of a white farmer living in the 19th century who freed, educated and provided work for the 40 slaves he inherited from his father.
Ancient Drawings of Mysterious Creatures Found in the CaribbeanAncient Drawings of Mysterious Creatures Found in the Caribbean
15 June
The bizarre rock drawings, depicting geometric shapes and never-before-seen creatures were spotted in a secluded area, overgrown with vegetation.