In Egypt, archaeologists find the entire tomb of a 2,500-year-old crocodile mummy.
Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis. At first glance, you may think you’re looking at a picture of living crocodiles moving stealthily through mud. But the …
Read moreThe book “The Enigma Unveiled: Investigating the Last Years of the Mammoth’s Existence”
A Dutch researcher has examined the jaw of prehistoric mastodon. This 2.5 million-year-old fossil can provide an understanding of the primordial causes of primitive elephants. Discover the last years of mammoths The researchers found that the last …
Read moreAfter 3,000 years, the “Lost Golden City” is discovered in the Egyptian sands.
When a city thought to be lost to time was suddenly unearthed, it proved that not everything which is gold shines in the light of the Egyptian sun. Egyptologists led by Dr. Zahi Hawass were in search of the funerary temple of King Tutankhamun, since deified …
Read moreArgentina Finds an Ancient Armadillo the Size of a Car
In recent years, Argentina has become a treasure trove for paleontologists, with a wealth of fossils discovered in the country’s vast expanses. One of the latest discoveries made headlines worldwide, as a farmer stumbled upon the shells of four ancient …
Read moreFossilized egg contains a fully intact dinosaur embryo that was discovered.
An extremely rare, completely articulated dinosaur embryo was discovered inside a fossilized egg that had been accumulating dust in a museum storage space in China for more than ten years. The fetal specimen, estimated to be between 66 and 72 million …
Read moreThis 2,000+ year old 20-sided crystal dice comes from antiquity.
Archaeology is a fascinating subject that allows us to discover and learn about the history of our ancestors. Every once in a while, an archaeological discovery is made that is truly remarkable, and one such discovery is the 20-sided crystal dice that …
Read moreThe national breakfast of Jamaica is ackee and saltfish.
How did a meal that combines a preserved North Atlantic fish and a potentially deadly West African fruit become Jamaica’s national dish? Ackee and saltfish is synonymous with Jamaica, as entwined with the national identity as reggae or cricket. Spiked …
Read moreRice with a spicy, creative twist from Bangladesh
Combining two of Bangladesh’s greatest loves – rice and spice – jhal muri is a pungent snack prepared with drama by street-side vendors with cult followings. For cookbook author Saira Hamilton, a childhood visit to see her grandmother was never as simple …
Read moreFive nations where women are more secure
Despite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality. After a long pandemic pause on travel, people aren’t waiting around …
Read moreBritish beach communities have a fresh lease of life.
Seaside resorts across the UK have struggled in recent decades, but Folkestone, Hastings and Margate – once frequented by royalty – are shrewdly reinventing themselves through art. There is no mistaking the Grand Burstin. This monstrous 550-bed hotel, …
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