Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger found in Prehistoric Iberian

A rare and sophisticated dagger was found in Spain that was made from crystal  The 5,00-year-old weapon was found in a massive tomb located…

Zaghouan, Tunisia: Portion of Zaghouan Aqueduct

The Zaghouan Aqueduct or Aqueduct of Carthage is an ancient Roman aqueduct, which supplied the city of Carthage, Tunisia with water. From its source in Zaghouan it flows a total of 132 km, making…

Sennacherib’s Prisms Reveal the Glorious Reign of an Assyrian King

The Sennacherib Prism, also known as the Taylor Prism, is an ancient Assyrian artifact that provides valuable historical and archaeological insights into the…

The Uffington White Horse, Oxfordshire

Yews are well known for their longevity, but few — if any — can top the 5,000-year-old Fortingall Yew. The best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Europe…

The Fingal’s Cave

Fingal’s Cave is a sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. It is famous for its distinctive hexagonal basalt…

PETRA … More Than A Wonder

The city of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, it is Located…

When Did the Fabled Barbary Lion Go Extinct?

History books tell us that the last wild Barbary lion was probably killed in 1922 by a French colonial hunter in Morocco. But…

The Story Of ‘Vasa,’ The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship That Sank 20 Minutes Into Her Voyage

Vasa is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. Its rather peculiar story has gone down in history: despite being one of…

What Is The Dead Loop In Gymnastics And Why Is It Banned?

The Dead Loop, also known as the Korbut Flip , is a daring and complex move in gymnastics that was once a popular…

Twin Engines and Eight-Wheel Drive: The Eisenhauer Freighter

Twin Engines and Eight-Wheel Drive: The Eisenhauer Freighter Feast your eyes on one of the most unusual motor trucks ever conceived. Ladies and…

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of V-J Day: The surprising stories of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s service during World War II

NORFOLK Its biggest World War II ship was named after a joke the president made.  It repaired an ally’s aircraft carrier in secret,…

Exploring the Mariana Trench

The Mariana Trench is the deepest point on Earth. Image: Shutterstock/DOERS By Sasha Semjonova The Mariana Trench is an oceanic trench that sits…