Archaeologists uncover a massive underground city beneath the Grand Canyon

Archaeologists have made a shocking discovery beneath the Grand Canyon, uncovering a vast underground city of unknown origin and purpose. The size and complexity of the city have left experts baffled and have sparked theories of a lost civilization. Join us as we delve into the mystery of this massive underground discovery.

The Smithsonian Institute, under the direction of Professor S. A. Jordan, is currently conducting extensive explorations of an underground citadel found in the Grand Canyon. These explorations aim to uncover every detail of this ancient site and to understand the history of the people who lived there. The team is delving nearly a mile underground, about 1480 feet below the surface, into the long main passage and finding multiple chambers with many passageways branching off like the spokes of a wheel.

Several hundred rooms have been discovered, accessible through passageways leading from the main passage. One passageway has been explored for 854 feet and another for 634 feet. The recent finds include artifacts that have never been known to be native to this country, leading scientists to believe that they originated in the orient. In addition, war weapons, copper instruments, and other tools found are sharp-edged and hard as steel, indicating that the people who inhabited this site had reached a high level of civilization.

Mind Blowing Colorized Photos From History (Animated)

In this video today, we are going to see rare historical portraits, brought to life by mind blowing colorizations and facial animations using AI stuff. We never cease to get fascinated by old black and white photos in our history, that seem to portray a world so distant to us today. But with new technology and artistic skills of few individuals, this gloomy world has been brought to us much closer and pretty much alive again, by adding colors to it, in most spectacular of ways. In addition to this, I have added a subtle facial animations using Artificial Intelligence algorithms, that is going to blow you away.

Truth about the White Slave Trade

The Barbary pirates of North Africa attacked the coastal northern Mediterranean launching attacks against Britain, France, Italy and Sicily. In their feverish search for slaves a few pirates even went as far as the coast of Iceland, raiding inland to kidnap people and bring them back to North Africa.

From the 1500s to the 1800s it is estimated that one million white Europeans, to include those captured at sea as well as through land raids abroad were enslaved. Many of these were Americans captured at sea.

Australia Discovers a Long-Extinct Sea Scorpion That Can Reach 2 Meters in Length

A Queensland museum has uncovered a brand-new, extinct species of sea scorpion.

The newest species of sea scorpion, also known as eurypterids, was identified by Queensland Museum using a fossil "cold case."

The Woodwardopterus freemanorum is Queensland's first fossil representation of a sea scorpion.

The sea scorpion fossil was first found in the 1990s on Nick Freeman's family farm in the vicinity of Theodore, Queensland. The species would have been enormous when it once inhabited the Earth's oceans, according to researchers.

According to a statement from the museum, the new creature discovered in Theodore was a huge behemoth that most likely measured a meter in length and lived in freshwater lakes and rivers in the Theodore region, according to 9News.

When informed of the find, the museum's paleontology team was perplexed and unsure of which group of animals the fossils belonged to, making it a "cold case" for specialists.

The fossil of the now-extinct sea scorpion served as Dr. Andrew Rozefelds' focus as he spent a significant portion of the COVID-19 closures revisiting numerous fossil cold cases.

It was first categorized as a "Too-Hard Basket," according to Dr. Rozefelds, but the closures gave him the chance to investigate and evaluate some of the fossil collections housed in the museum, with the sea scorpions piqueing his interest the most.

He adds that based on his preliminary investigation, he came to the conclusion that the fossil belonged to some kind of arthropod. The fossil's location and ornamentation are similar to those of eurypterids.

They identified the species of the "cold case" fossil specimen from Theodore by working together with his German colleagues, Dr. Rozefelds and Dr. Markus Poschmann.

According to Dr. Rozefelds, using established dates for volcanic sediments preserved in the coal of the fossil allows for the most exact measurement of the Theodore sea scorpion. The specimen dates back approximately 252 million years. The scientists conducted considerable research on the specimen and found that it belonged to the final eurypterid species known to have existed anywhere on the world. As a result, the fossil was created just before the end-Permian extinction. Together with other animal species of the time, the eurypterid group vanished from the earth. One of the biggest predators in the lakes and rivers of Theodore would have been the extinct species of sea scorpion.

Eurypterids; The Giant Prehistoric Sea Scorpions

The Yale Peabody Museum describes the extinct Eurypterids as a group of chelicerates or arthropods that were closely related to modern spiders, scorpions, horseshoe crabs, mites, and ticks. These animals, which are frequently found in Silurian-aged rocks, flourished on Earth for more than 200 million years before succumbing to extinction 250 million years ago at the end of the Permian.

The only eurypterids that can swim over huge open oceans are sea scorpions. The largest arthropods are pterygotid eurypterids, which can grow to lengths of more than eight feet.

4 Craziest Roman Bridges that Actually Existed

This video covers some of the most impressive bridges constructed by the Ancient Romans. Whether it was to make war or trade, no river was deep or wide enough to act as a barrier for the great Empire. The Romans not only possessed some of the most skilled engineers and architects of their time, but also the sheer man power of the disciplined legions to make their creations come to life!

Scientists New Discovery In The Sahara That Changes Everything

The Sahara is an inhospitable place since its one of the driest and hottest places on earth, it covers an area larger than the USA yet it has one of the lowest population densities with roughly 1 person per square mile. Approximately 25 percent of the Sahara's surface is covered by sand sheets and dunes. Other geographical features include, salt flats, gravel planes and plateaus.

There are numerous rivers that originate outside of the Sahara but then enter the Sahara through underground waterways or by contributing to sources of surface water such as an oasis. This allows for hardy plants, animals and people to survive in this region, particularly in the Sahel where there are a further 44 million inhabitants. The Sahel literally means the Shoreline where the desert in the north transitions between the humid savannas to the south.

During the dry season, this region becomes extremely arid and barren, however in the wet season, the desert blooms, allowing for people to be able grow crops and feed their livestock, these seasonal changes were regular and predictable for centuries however since the 1950s there has been a 30% decrease in rainfall which reached record lows during the droughts of the 1970s and 80s ever since droughts have become more frequent.

This land loss has been the main driver of many other problems such as hunger, poverty, unemployment, forced migration, conflict and an increased risk of extreme weather events related to climate change.

Restoring degraded land back to productive good health is a huge opportunity. It brings big social and economic benefits to rural farming communities. This is why the country Niger, with 80% of its territory in the Sahara desert has been making some astonishing Agriculture developments turning large areas suffering from desertification into agricultural fields.

They have been using innovative water harvesting techniques allowing them to restore over 200 million trees over 5 million hectares of land benefiting over 2.5 million people.

This transformation can be called a major accomplishment for a country especially when a country only receives an average of 6.5 inch of rainfall a year.

In today's video we are going to tell you how and why Niger is turning its deserts into huge farmlands.

10 Dangerous Islands ​You​ ​Should​ ​Never​ ​Set​ ​Foot​ ​On

Islands are usually associated with breathtaking scenery and tranquil beaches, but some islands have a dark side that makes them too dangerous to explore. In this video, we'll take you on a journey to some of the most hazardous islands in the world, where natural disasters, deadly creatures, and human activity have made them unsafe for travelers.

Stonehenge-like building discovered beneath Lake Michigan that dates back 9,000 years

Archeologists were looking for shipwrecks in Lake Michigan when they stumbled onto something much more fascinating than they had anticipated.

Archaeologists were looking for shipwrecks in Lake Michigan when they came across something much more remarkable than they had anticipated: a boulder with a mastodon carving on it and a group of stones stacked like Stonehenge.

Οbserving the Water

In contemporary archaeology, remote sensing techniques are frequently used; researchers constantly search lakes and the ground for undiscovered buildings. Archeologists unearthed a prehistoric surprise when searching for shipwrecks in Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay at a depth of roughly 40 feet. A trained eye can identify what it is by looking at the sonar scan photographs in this article. They also found sunken boats, automobiles, and even a pier from the Civil War.

During a news conference in 2007 with images of the boulder on display, Mark Holley, a professor of underwater archaeology at Northwestern Michigan University College who made the find, remarked, "When you see it in the water, you're inclined to say this is totally real." "But, we need the professionals to visit and confirm that.

The marked boulder measures roughly 5 feet in length and 3.5 to 4 feet in height. A surface with multiple fissures is visible in photos. The ones resembling what might be a petroglyph stood out, even though some might be natural and others seem to be human-made, according to Holley.

When taken as a whole, they, according to him, resemble the outline of a mastodon, complete with back, hump, head, trunk, tusk, triangular-shaped ear, and sections of legs.

According to Greg MacMaster, head of the underwater preservation council, "We couldn't believe what we were seeing."

Before certifying the marks are an ancient petroglyph, experts who have seen images of the boulder with the mastodon markings have requested more proof, according to Holley.

He stated, "They want to actually see it. However, he continued, "Petroglyph experts typically don't dive, so we're hitting into a bit of a stumbling block there."

If confirmed, the would-be petroglyph could date back as far as 10,000 years, which would put it in line with the presence of both humans and mastodons in the upper Midwest during the post-Ice Age. If the formation were real, it wouldn't be totally out of the ordinary. There are stone circles and other petroglyph sites nearby.

The discovery was made a few years ago, and surprisingly, there isn't much information online about it. But, I'll make sure to update this piece as soon as I can get my hands on more details. Who is from Michigan, then?

The $1 Trillion Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure

India has long been intrigued by the renowned Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, in the state of Kerala, which is devoted to Lord Vishnu, the universe's creator. In the past, kings and dynasties have donated wealth and jewels to the temple, and they have even been known to weigh crown princes who are becoming older and donate the same amount of gold. These artifacts are allegedly still concealed within cavernous underground chambers of the old temple.

The actual age of the temple is unknown. According to some academics, it was founded more than 5,000 years ago. The Padmanabhaswamy temple was well-known for its incredible richness even 2,500 years ago. The temple is referred to as the "Golden Temple" in various Hindu manuscripts that date from the time between 500 BC and 300 AD. The temple and even the city are described as having walls made of pure gold in early Tamil literature and poetry.

The artifacts were amassed over the course of many thousand years and were given to the Deity by a number of Indian dynasties, as well as by traders and kings from Mesopotamia, Jerusalem, Greece, Rome, and other places. Also, during invasions, several smaller temples in the region of Kerala and the extreme South transferred and deposited their treasure there at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple for security.

The Travancore Royal family-led trust has long-term authority over the temple and its assets. But, the Royal Family was ordered by the Supreme Court in 2011 to unveil the temple's underground chambers and divulge its hidden treasure. Five of the six vaults have been unlocked.

There were 800 kilograms of gold coins, an 18-foot pure gold chain, a 500 kilogram gold sheaf, more than 2,000 gold ornaments, a pure golden throne studded with hundreds of diamonds and fully precious stones, several golden idols, and several sacks full of golden artifacts, necklaces, diadems, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, gemstones, and other precious metals. The treasure's estimated value exceeds $20 billion, even after taking into consideration its historical value, which is likely at least ten times greater.

The New Yorker's account of the vaults' opening reads like the plot of an Indiana Jones film.

“Varma and the present CEO of the temple, V. K. Harikumar, had been entrusted with various keys that opened the doors to vaults A and B. The observers found a solid wooden door right behind the metal-grille door of Vault B after using the keys to unlock it. They found a third iron door that was wedged shut when they opened this door as well. Hence, they focused on Vault A. They once more opened the two wooden and metal exterior doors. They entered a small space with what appeared to be a toppled tombstone: a large rectangular slab on the floor. The slab was moved by five guys in more than thirty minutes. They discovered a short flight of steps leading down a small, dark passageway barely large enough for an adult to slip down beneath it. It resembled the "hole concealed by a stone" that the British missionary had described. A group of firefighters arrived and used specialized equipment to pump oxygen into the enclosure before the observers entered. The vault was located at the bottom of the steps.”

One of the witnesses remembered his first sighting of the riches as follows:

With the exception of a tiny amount of light entering through the doorway behind us, it was almost completely dark when they removed the granite stone. I could see what appeared to be stars twinkling in a moonless night sky as I peered into the vault's pitch-black interior. The little light that was present was reflected by the flashing diamonds and stones. A large portion of the treasure had been first kept in wooden boxes, but as time went on, the boxes began to split and fill with dust. The gold and stones were simply piled up on the dusty floor. It was incredible.

That, however, is just the tip of the iceberg.

According to a calculation by the Travancore Royal Family, the treasure in the unopened Vault B alone could be worth at least one trillion dollars in present value. If true, this could be by far the largest undiscovered treasure find in the history of the world. Beyond the still unopened sixth vault, Vault B, legend has it that there is a hidden chamber with thick walls made of solid gold containing immeasurable riches.

Who should oversee the fortune and how it should be spent, if at all, is the question that now needs to be answered. To satisfy the nation's insatiable need for gold, the Indian government intends to melt the gold and lend it to jewelers. Reusing the gold, according to government and business sources, may reduce India's annual gold imports by 25%. Yet, campaigners and followers of the religion insist that the gold belongs to the temple and should not be touched.

The government has tightened security in the temple as India debunks who is entitled to this riches. A cutting-edge security system, including an aerial monitoring system, blast-proof perimeter walls, seismic sensors to prevent burrowing into the vaults, surveillance cameras, luggage scanners, burglar alarms, and a visitor tracking system, has been erected to safeguard the enormous treasure.

An idol of Lord Vishnu found in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple's secret vaults, consisting of 32 kg of pure gold.

Mysterious find of archaeologists in Russia turns the mind around

In this video, you will find giant statues, mysterious sarcophaguses, mummies and much more. There was a sleeping princess in one of the sarcophaguses! And its age, according to some estimates, reaches 800 million years! These are unrealistic numbers, you might say. That's why so little information can be found on this topic. It is constantly being removed from all sources; there are practically no photographs on the network, and even more so videos from the excavations. And even the people who were present during the excavations in the Kemerovo region disappeared.

The Gruesome Truth About Gibbeting: Explored

Gibbeting was a particularly gruesome form of punishment that aimed to serve as a deterrent to others. The bodies of the executed were often left hanging in the gibbet for weeks or months as a warning to the public.

Over time, the use of gibbets declined, and they were eventually replaced by more humane methods of execution. Today, gibbets are primarily used as historical landmarks or tourist attractions, reminding us of a dark chapter in our history.

15 Tribes You Won't Believe Exist

In the following video we will be talking about 15 tribes you won’t believe they exist. Watch the video to find out more!

This Aztec Whistle Is One Of The Scariest Sounds You'll Ever Hear

This Aztec whistle is one of the scariest sounds you'll ever hear. We take a look at the Aztec whistle and the chilling sound it makes.

When odd, skull-shaped grave items were found by archaeologists decades ago at an Aztec temple in Mexico, they were assumed to be mere toys or ornaments, and were catalogued and stored in warehouses. However, years later, experts discovered they were creepy ‘death whistles’ that made piercing noises resembling a human scream, which the ancient Aztecs may have used during ceremonies, sacrifices, or during battles to strike fear into their enemies.