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When was the human face first portrayed? Most probably in (Roman) Egypt, about 2,000 years ago. The Faiyum mummy portraits are regarded as the oldest portrayal of the human face, according to Egyptian Geographic. For the first time in history, these portrays showcased the human face from the front, instead of depicting the person laterally. …

The Oldest Portrayals of the Human Face Were Made in Roman Egypt 2,000 Years Ago Read More »

Dated to between 200 and 100 B.C., the stealthy geoglyph is thought to be older than any others previously discovered in Peru’s Nazca region. “[It] was about to disappear because it’s situated on quite a steep slope that’s prone to the effects of natural erosion,” Peru’s Ministry of Culture explains. Peru’s Ministry of Culture The 120-feet-long …

Cartoonish Cat Figure Uncovered by Scientists in Peru Turns Out to Be the Oldest Nazca Line at 2,000 Years Read More »

The legendary steamboat Arabia was lying buried beneath a farmer’s field. Image credit: Arabia Steamboat Museum In the 19th century, a legend was circulating among the farms near Kansas City, about an old steamboat that was buried somewhere under a cornfield. According to the stories, the wreck was full of gold and hundreds of barrels …

19th Century Steamboat Was Found Beneath a Cornfield With 200 Tons of Cargo in Pristine Condition, Including Edible Food Read More »

Modern concrete, including its vital ingredient Portland cement, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. But it could all change with a new discovery. Drilling for Roman concrete samples in Tuscany in 2003. Photo: J. P. Oleson Our obsession with concrete accounts for around 5 percent of human-induced emissions. A third of the damage …

Scientists Solve 2,000-Year-Old Mystery of Incredibly Strong Roman Concrete and It Could Help Battle Climate Change Read More »

Built by the Nazca people during the pre-Columbian period of Peruvian history, the Cantalloc Aqueducts continue to serve their original purpose, with local farmers still relying on this them to bring water to the arid region. Recently, a team of researchers led by Rosa Lasaponara from the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis examined satellite …

These Amazing Aqueducts Built By the Nazca Culture in the Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago Are Still in Use Today Read More »

A bizarre sea monster that is more than double the length of a human and has a hellish red and silver colour scheme has been found in Mexico. But many societies fear what sightings of it bring How would you feel about stumbling across this on the beach? (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A massive snake-like fish …

‘Bad omen’ 16ft-long fish that signals doom found for second time in matter of months Read More »

It is not known when humans first began making clothing due to the fast deterioration of fabrics and materials, but genetic analysis estimates that humans began wearing clothing 170 millennia ago! According to archaeological finds possible sewing needles have been dated to around 40,000 years ago and the earliest dyed fibres date back to 36,000 …

Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes Dating Back 5000 Years and They Still Look Beautiful Today Read More »

These mysterious artifacts were created many centuries ago in great numbers for unknown reasons, and have mostly ended up as lawn ornaments. The spheres are commonly attributed to the extinct Diquís culture. Source At first, they might seem like a new landscaping trend, but in fact these rounded stones are mysterious artifacts that were created …

These Ancient Stone Spheres in Costa Rica Are One of Archaeology’s Strangest Mysteries Read More »

Four known Mycenaean corbel arch bridges in the vicinity of Mycenae and Arkadiko villages in Greece are considered to be some of the world’s oldest bridges. Two of them are still in operation and have been so for at least 3,000 years. Arkadiko Bridge, a surviving example of Mycenaean bridge construction in Argolis, Peloponnesos. Image …

This Bronze Age Highway Has The World’s Oldest Bridges That Are Still In Use Today Read More »

The exact location of the Endurance was one of the greatest maritime mysteries. But now, after more than a century, the legendary shipwreck has been found. The Endurance was finally found after more than 100 years. Image credit: Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust / National Geographic The Endurance was built in Norway, and completed in December …

After 107 Years, Scientists Have Found the Wreck of Shackleton’s Legendary ship, the Endurance Read More »