Joe Rogan Reacts to Lost Technology of Ancient Egypt

The study of ancient Egypt, alongside the wider history of human civilization, is full of contradictions and mysteries. In modern times, the ruins of Egypt's ancient and magnificent megalithic architecture seem so otherworldly. The more we learn about them, the more they seem to tease us with their secrets. The majority of people are familiar with the great architectural achievements of the dynastic Egyptians such as the pyramids and temples of the Giza Plateau area as well as the Sphinx. However, they know very little about the advanced extreme machining in ancient Egyptian culture. They had such sophisticated stone-cutting technology, beyond our own.

Scientists Searching For Cleopatra Uncover A Surprising Untouched Miracle In Egypt World Shock

Get ready for an archaeological adventure as we uncover the mysteries of Egypt's past! In recent years, the land of the Pharaohs has been giving up its secrets, including the discovery of a previously unknown pyramid belonging to an ancient Egyptian queen. But the most tantalizing find yet is the tunnel beneath the Tapuziris Magna temple. This underground passage is over a kilometer long and 13 meters deep, and could lead us straight to the lost tomb of the legendary Cleopatra, the final ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt.

Meet Kathleen Martinez, an archaeologist with a mission. For nearly 20 years, she has been on a quest to find Cleopatra's tomb, and she's convinced that the Taposiris Magna temple, located just outside Alexandria and dedicated to the god of the dead, holds the key. With a decade of research and a set of intriguing clues to guide her, Kathleen is determined to solve this ancient mystery once and for all.

10 Breathtaking Discoveries in Egypt That Terrify Scientists

Scientists have been studying the archaeological remains in Egypt for more than a decade, but the more they discover, the more perplexing the findings become. Some discoveries have shocked scientists to the extent that they're questioning everything they know about the land. What are these secrets that Egypt's sand had buried thousands of years ago? Let's find out!

In today’s video, we will take a closer look at 10 breathtaking discoveries in Egypt that impress and terrify scientists. Stay with us as we voyage through Egypt's arid and mysterious land and uncover its hidden puzzles.

Egypt has attracted scientists with its monumental structures that baffle the human mind. To be able to create something as magnificent as the pyramids even before the wheel was invented is a concept impossible to grasp. However, as scientists flocked to the intriguing site, they uncovered even more mysteries than they expected.

Buried deep inside the sands of Egypt are artifacts and structures that stand out from what we have discovered about other ancient civilizations. And we are left to wonder if Egyptians possessed boundless knowledge about construction, mathematics, and constellations, among other disciplines.

The Dark Underworld of the Paris Catacombs

Paris, the capital of France, is often called La Ville Lumière (meaning ‘The City of Light’), however, beneath this bustling European city of 12 million people, lies a dark subterranean world holding the remains of 6 million of its former inhabitants. These are the Paris Catacombs: a network of old caves, quarries and tunnels stretching hundreds of miles, and seemingly lined with the bones of the dead.

Some areas are open to the public as museums, but since 1955 entrance to the majority of the underground space is prohibited. However this hasn’t stopped some thrill-seekers venturing into the cavernous passages that have been home to thousands of upon thousands of bones of the dead. As the water table has risen under the city, many of these spaces are now filled with cool and clean water. Locals are well aware of this, and, according to Bobrtimes , this year’s long, sweltering summer has seen an increase in illegal entrance to the catacombs as people seek a respite from the heat by using the subterranean pools as cooling zones.

But these desperate measures could have dire consequences. Just last month, two teenagers were rescued from the catacombs after being lost in the vast network for 3 days. They were found by rescue dogs and were taken to hospital to be treated for hypothermia, reported The Guardian . It was not known exactly how the boys got lost, but this occurence, along with the recent Thai cave emergency rescue, highlights just how easy it can be to get lost or cut off in such environments.

Origins of the Paris Catacombs

The Paris Catacombs have their origins in the limestone quarries situated on the outskirts of the city. This natural resource has been in use since the time of the Romans, and provided construction material for the city’s buildings, as well as contributed to the city’s growth and expansion. It was only after during the second half of the 18 th century, however, that the former limestone mines (now under the city as it expanded over the centuries) were transformed into burial places.

By the 18 th century, Parisian cemeteries such as Les Innocents (the largest cemetery in Paris) were becoming overpopulated, giving rise to improper burials, open graves, and unearthed corpses. Quite naturally, people living close to such places began complaining about the strong stench of decomposing flesh and the spread of diseases from the cemeteries.

In 1763, an edict was issued by Louis XV banning all burials from the capital. The Church, however, did not wish to disturb or move the cemeteries, and opposed the edict. As a result, nothing was done. The situation persisted until 1780, when an unusually long period of spring rain caused a wall around the Les Innocents to collapse, resulting in the spilling of rotting corpses into a neighboring property. By this time, the French authorities were forced to take action.

It was only in 1859 that the final transfer of bones was undertaken during the renovation of Paris by Georges-Eugène Haussmann, and the work was finally completed in 1860. Seven years later, the catacombs were open to the public. In total the winding catacombs stretch over 300 kilometers (186 miles).

The Weird Underworld of the Catacombs

Although the Paris Catacombs are still open to the general public today, access is limited to only a small fraction of the network. It has been illegal since 1955 to enter the other parts of the catacombs.

Nevertheless, during the 1970s and 80s, the catacombs have been explored illegally by Parisian urban explorers known as Cataphiles. Some of the spaces have even been restored and turned into creative spaces. One of these underground caverns, for instance, was transformed into a secret amphitheater, complete with a giant cinema screen, projection equipment, a couple of films and seats. The neighboring area was revamped into a fully-stocked bar and a restaurant, perhaps where the patrons of the amphitheater could get a snack or a meal.

It has been estimated that as many as 300 Cataphiles enter the catacombs each week via secret entrances. Non-Cataphiles and tourists, however, are not often welcome.

From its beginnings as a limestone quarry to its use for the burial of the dead in the 18 th century, and the part it plays today in the lives of the Cataphiles, the Paris Catacombs have been an important feature of the city.

Although systematic exploration of the underground tunnels may bring to light the extent of the catacombs, it would probably not meet with approval from all quarters. After all, the secrecy of the catacomb networks, and the opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city above, are attractive concepts to the Cataphiles, and they would probably not let go of their haunts so easily.

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Britannic, sister ship to the Titanic, sinks in Aegean Sea

The Britannic, sister ship to the Titanic, sinks in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916, killing 30 people. More than 1,000 others were rescued.

In the wake of the Titanic disaster on April 14, 1912, the White Star Line made several modifications in the construction of its already-planned sister ship. First, the name was changed from Gigantic to Britannic (probably because it seemed more humble) and the design of the hull was altered to make it less vulnerable to icebergs. In addition, it was mandated that there be enough lifeboats on board to accommodate all passengers, which had not been the case with the Titanic.

The nearly 50,000-ton luxury vessel, the largest in the world, was launched in 1914, but was requisitioned soon afterward by the British government to serve as a hospital ship during World War I. In this capacity, Captain Charlie Bartlett led the Britannic on five successful voyages bringing wounded British troops back to England from various ports around the world.

On November 21, the Britannic was on its way to pick up more wounded soldiers near the Gulf of Athens, when at 8:12 a.m., a violent explosion rocked the ship. Captain Bartlett ordered the closure of the watertight doors and sent out a distress signal. However, the blast had already managed to flood six whole compartments—even more extensive damage than that which had sunk the Titanic. Still, the Britannic had been prepared for such a disaster and would have stayed afloat except for two critical matters.

First, Captain Bartlett decided to try to run the Britannic aground on the nearby island of Kea. This might have been successful, but, earlier, the ship’s nursing staff had opened the portholes to air out the sick wards. Water poured in through the portholes as the Britannic headed toward Kea. Second, the disaster was compounded when some of the crew attempted to launch lifeboats without orders. Since the ship was still moving as fast as it could, the boats were sucked into the propellers, killing those on board.

Less than 30 minutes later, Bartlett realized that the ship was going to sink and ordered it abandoned. The lifeboats were launched and even though the Britannic sank at 9:07, less than an hour after the explosion, nearly 1,100 people managed to make it off the ship. In fact, most of the 30 people who died were in the prematurely launched lifeboats. In 1976, famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau found the Britannic lying on its side 400 feet below the surface of the Aegean. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but many believe that the Britannic hit a mine.

Source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-histor...

Mysterious Ancient Places

In the video below we will be exploring mysterious ancient places, like Stonehenge, the temple of Amada and more. Enjoy!

Adam Savage Tours the MET's Last Knight Exhibit!

At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Curator-in-Charge of the MET Department of Arms and Armor Pierre Terjanian takes an absolutely OUT OF HIS MIND Adam Savage through the museum's historic and fascinating new exhibit: The Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambition of Maximilian I. Enjoy!

Divers Make Terrifying Discovery In Crystal Clear Water

The oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth, and the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest place on our planet - a staggering 11 kilometers deep, which is even deeper than the height of Mount Everest. With such vastness and depth, it's no surprise that we have barely scratched the surface of what lies beneath the ocean beds. Throughout history, we've encountered mysterious discoveries in the ocean, each one more fascinating and puzzling than the last. Join us as we explore 15 Peculiar Discoveries That Deep Sea Divers Discovered That No One Was Supposed To See.

12 Most Incredible Recent Archaeological Finds

An archaeologist will probably find something fascinating somewhere in the world today. The same thing happened yesterday, and it will happen again tomorrow. No matter how much of our history we’ve already found, there’s always so much more waiting to be discovered. That’s why the work of an archaeologist is never done, but it’s also why we’re able to keep bringing you fantastic videos full of incredible recent archaeological discoveries like this one!

How the Normans changed the history of Europe

In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Channel. Their target: England, home to more than a million people. Around the same period of time, other groups of Normans were setting forth all across Europe. Who were these warriors, and how did they leave their mark so far and wide? Mark Robinson shares a brief history of the Normans.

New Evidence Suggests That King Tutankhamun May Have Been A More Fearsome Ruler Than Once Believed

The world has known tutankhamun as the boy king the young, inexperienced ruler who ascended the throne when still a child. And despite everything we know now, tutankhamun is depicted as weak, ill, and possibly deformed. However, new evidence suggests that the ancient egyptian pharaoh may have been a formidable warrior in and of himself.

King tutankhamun may have been a more terrifying ruler than previously thought, according to new evidence. We now have thousands of relics from the tomb of tutankhamun, who died more than 3000 years ago, as a result of the efforts of contemporary archaeologists. We only recently learned a little about his life, though. Before his tomb was discovered in 1922, archaeologists discovered a series of stone carvings depicting the boy king in a very different light. Outside of egyptology, tutankhamun was little more than a footnote in ancient history.

However, when archaeologist howard carter and british aristocrat lord carnarvon began excavating in the valley of the kings, all of that changed. Carnarvon had begun studying egyptology as a way to pass the time while he was spending the winter abroad in cairo for the sake of his health.