The first archaeologist to visit this site in 1905 didn’t realize the large hills in front of him were actually pyramids… Located approximately three hours north of Lima in central coastal Peru, the ancient city of Caral was an architectural wonder that spanned across a 1,500-acre complex and is considered to be one of the …
Massive Peruvian Pyramids as old as the Dynastic Egyptians? Read More »
Most archaeologists and historians agree that human civilization only emerged some 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Yet many researchers have drawn attention to artifacts and various other evidence of advanced civilizations long before this, even millions of years earlier. Among them is Dr. Alexander Koltypin, a geologist and director of the Natural Science Research Center at Moscow’s …
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“The Lost City,” discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 is one of the greatest megalithic marvels on the planet to behold. Surrounded by a backdrop of jagged mountain tops and lush green jungles, Machu Picchu translates as “Ancient Mountain.” In the following photographs, follow the red arrows to see the precision white granite megalithic core …
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Honey hunting is one of the many activities that form a vital part of the ancient culture of numerous civilizations. Scientists have estimated through rock painting documentation that honey hunting was practiced as far back as 13 000 BC. In Nepal, honey hunting has been practiced for thousands of years and is a vital part …
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Building your own home can create such a amazing sense of pride and satisfaction. There is something about being personally involved in the project that makes the home feel more like your own. Being able to find the perfect piece of property to erect your home on is also a huge bonus. Well this guy …
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The seaside town might be famed for its oysters, but this incredible image could soon have visitors flocking to Whistable in the hope of catching Britain’s biggest crab. The photograph, which has been shared online, appears to show a crustacean that is at least 50ft-wide lurking in shallow water. While some insist it is proof …
A highly distinctive bird with a solid black face and black and white streaking and a prominent spikey crest! MEET THE BLACK-CRESTED TIT-TYRANT The black-crested tit-tyrant or Marañón tit-tyrant (Anairetes nigrocristatus) is a species of bird with black upperparts and narrow white bands below. There are also two white wingbars, formed by the broad white …
Photographer Tim Flach has three goldfish and two Burmese cats. The latter, Hunt and Blue, eagerly keep their owner company while he works, even though they would probably gladly devour some of his subjects. Flach is known for his striking portraits, where animals are treated with the same care as any human model. The photographer …
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A long-tailed, green bird with a yellow bill, red crest extending down the nape, and a whitish face. MEET THE RED-CRESTED TURACO The red-crested turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) is a medium-sized bird with mainly green plumage. Their face, however, is covered in white feathers which also surround red eyes. They have yellowish-green plumage on their breast and neck, …
Red facial skin and a patch of glossy blue contrast beautifully on a bird wearing a long tail and otherwise white plumage! MEET THE BLUE-NAPED MOUSEBIRD The blue-naped mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) is a pretty small bird measuring little more than 13 – 14 inches in length. The main characteristic of this bird is the long tail and …
