After those weird couple of years of confinement, it seems like there’s a renewed energy for travel with a lot of people. It’s hardly surprising, we have so much exploration time to make up for. And one of the latest trends in travel is to go to increasingly strange and remote places where others have never set foot. And people have been uncovering some really weird stuff as they explore the rarest parts of our planet. From the waterfall that is actually underwater to the hot spring that looks like an acid trip, here’s 20 Unbelievable Places That Actually Exist. Enjoy!
Scientist Discovers Secrets Inside Chambers of Egypt’s Pyramids
Buried within the enigmatic sketches and cryptic writings of Leonardo da Vinci, a profound warning has lain dormant, a presage entwined with the mysteries of ancient Egypt and the imposing Pyramid of Giza. In the heart of the Giza Plateau, the time-worn tomb of Pharaoh Khufu is more than a testament to a bygone era; it's a bastion of untold secrets that the Renaissance maestro believed needed to be unearthed. The indomitable Sphinx, the concealed King's Chamber, the hidden tale of Menkaure, all come under the relentless scrutiny of da Vinci's brilliant mind. His private discourse with the Sultan of Cairo hints the possibility of a startling discovery regarding the secrets of the Giza Pyramid. What might have happened in such a remarkable conversation you might ask? This narrative weaves the fabric of Leonardo Da Vinci's Egypt - an unexplored tapestry that promises to reveal the hidden truths behind history's most fascinating monument.
Scientists Unearthed A Meteorite In Siberia, And Inside They Made An Extraterrestrial Discovery
As Princeton scientists examine tiny fragments of a meteorite that landed on Earth some 15,000 years ago, they find something astonishing. To begin with, the experts discover that pieces of the rock are composed of an incredibly rare mineral called khatyrkite – which in itself is rather remarkable. But as it happens, that’s not the only surprise in store. You see, the khatyrkite contains a crystalline structure that seems to defy the laws of Earthly physics. In fact, it looks rather alien.
The Most Bizarre Prehistoric Creature Discoveries
From Panthera Atrox to Tyrannosaurus Rex, in the video below we will analyze the most bizarre prehistoric discoveries. Watch the video for more!
12 Most Incredible Archaeological Finds
In the following video we will analyze the 12 most incredible archaeological finds. Watch the video to find out more and enjoy!
The Assyrians - Empire of Iron
In the lowlands of Northern Iraq, a series of enormous cities lie crumbling in ruins...
In this video, find out about one of the most remarkable ancient civilizations: the society known today as the neo-Assyrian Empire. Discover how the Assyrians built their empire out of the ashes of the Bronze Age, and built an empire of iron that lasted for centuries. Explore the extraordinary flourishing of art and technology that they fostered. And finally, discover what happened to cause their final, devastating collapse.
Unusually Well-Preserved 17th-Century Ship Discovered in the Dark Baltic Sea Waters
While probing the Baltic Sea's depths, Finnish divers uncovered an unexpected find: an extraordinarily well-preserved wreckage that dates back approximately 400 years.
The discovery of what seems to be a fully undamaged Dutch merchant ship from the 17th century by volunteer divers from the non-profit Badewanne team was a great surprise because they typically find destroyed 20th century artifacts lost during the maritime battles of World War I and WWII.
The vessel, a Dutch "fluit" (or "fluyt"), was discovered in the easternmost Baltic Sea seas close to the mouth of the Gulf of Finland.
The Badewanne diving crew found this Dutch time capsule lying on the bottom, nearly entirely intact and maintained, at a depth of about 85 meters (about 280 feet).
The ship is otherwise frozen in a kind of 17th century stasis, the team claims, thanks to the characteristics of the water in this part of the sea, where a combination of low levels of salinity, temperature, and light can enable sunk wrecks to survive virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. The ship shows only minor damage sustained from subsequent pelagic trawling with fishing nets.
In warmer seas, wood-boring animals proliferate and can cause great harm to artifacts like this, but in this case, the Baltic's chemistry and the mystery surrounding the fluit's sinking have left us with a magnificent artifact.
The divers claim that even the ship's holds are full, still holding its store of supplies and goods from the time when Dutch cargo ships predominated seaborne trade in this region of the world, in part because of the innovative developments displayed by the fluit itself.
These vessels, which initially appeared in the 16th century, made all kinds of sacrifices for their vital cargo. The three-masted fluit bore a cost-effective and spacious design that was fully meant to maximize cargo capacity, unlike other boats of the era that could alternate between duty as commerce ships and war vessels.
Because of this, it could carry up to twice as much cargo than competitors' ships, and cutting-edge rigging technologies made sure that even tiny crews could master the fluit's nimble sailing talents. This also made the fluit a more profitable ship to sail.
Despite the design's popularity and success during the 16th and 18th centuries, only a small number of fluits still exist today. Additional research on this particular find might turn out valuable information on these priceless artifacts.
"The wreck reveals many of the fluit's characteristics but also some unique features, not least the construction of the stern," claims maritime anthropologist Niklas Eriksson from the University of Stockholm in Sweden, who will collaborate with Finnish authorities and others to research the discovery.
"It's possible that this is a prototype for the design. Thus, the wreck presents a rare chance to study the evolution of a ship type that sailed all over the world and served as the instrument that created early modern globalization."
The results of deciphering Neanderthal and Denisovan blood groups are surprising
If we're to comprehend how these vanished creatures are related to modern humans, we need to learn more about the Neanderthals and Denisovans. The blood types of Neanderthals and Denisovans have finally been analyzed, and the findings are somewhat unexpected and provide new insight into the evolution of humans.
Left: An old Neanderthal woman. Credit: Fährtenleser - CC BY-SA 4.0 - Right: A Neanderthal man. Credit: Hiarash - CC BY-SA 4.0
Between 300,000 and 40,000 years ago, the extinct human lineages of the Neandertals and Denisovans inhabited all of Eurasia. The research of the genes underlying blood types had previously been disregarded despite the sequencing of roughly 15 Neandertal and Denisovan individuals in the past. However, the earliest indicators employed by anthropologists to retrace the beginnings of hominin communities, their migrations, and their interbreeding were blood group systems.
In a recent study, researchers from the CNRS, Aix-Marseille University, and the French Blood Establishment (EFS) analyzed the previously sequenced genomes of one Denisovan and three Neandertal females who lived 100,000 to 40,000 years ago to determine their blood groups and to speculate about what they might reveal about the evolution of humans.
The team focused on the seven most often used blood group systems—the ABO (which identifies the A, B, AB, and O blood types) and Rh systems—out of the approximately 40 recognized blood group systems.
The results provide new surprises while also supporting earlier assumptions. As with chimpanzees, who are all type A, and gorillas, who are all type B, it was long believed that Neandertals were all type O. However, the researchers showed that these prehistoric hominins already exhibited the complete spectrum of ABO variability seen in modern humans. A thorough investigation of additional blood group systems revealed alleles that support Neandertal and Denisovan origins in Africa.
The geographic origin, blood group, and dating of the individuals studied. Credit: © Stéphane Mazières - (photos: Douka et al. / Mafessoni et al. / Prüfer et al. / Green et al.)
The finding that Neandertals had a rare Rh allele present in them is particularly surprising, with the significant exclusions of one Aboriginal Australian and one Papuan. Do these two people provide evidence that modern humans and Neandertals interbred before the latter migrated to Southeast Asia?
Finally, this research clarifies Neandertal demographics. It confirms that these prehistoric hominins had very little genetic diversity and may have been susceptible to erythroblastosis fetalis, a hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, in cases where Neandertal mothers carried the offspring of Homo sapiens or Denisovan mates due to maternofetal Rh incompatibility.
These hints support the theory that limited genetic diversity and poor reproductive success were factors in the extinction of the Neandertals.
10 Craziest Conspiracy Theories In Joe Rogan History (Copy)
In the following video we will analyze the 10 craziest conspiracy theories from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Watch the video for more!
What Was Earth Like 4 Billion Years Ago?
In this video below we will be explaining what Earth was like 4 billion years ago. Watch the video to find out more!
7th-Century ROCK INSCRIPTIONS Debunk Islam!
Rock Inscriptions, because they are made out of rocks which don't disintegrate or deteriorate over the centuries, are excellent pieces of evidence from the 7th century to give us a window into what was happening in that part of the world and at that time.
So far researchers have located over 100,000 Rock inscriptions with 30,000 of them catalogued and surveyed across Arabia, the Negev, the Trans-Jordan, and Syria. Another 70,000 more have yet to be catalogued.
One would expect Muhammad’s name, or references to Islam, or to Muslims, or even references to the Qur'an and Mecca on these inscriptions, all of which are located along the Haj routes, yet we don’t find one inscription with any of these references on them until after 690 AD, a full 60 years after Muhammad supposedly died.
The Arabic used in these inscriptions are all chiselled in the Nabataean-Aramaic script which was the same Arabic which is later used in the earliest Qur'anic manuscripts. If they had been created in the Hijaz part of Arabia (i.e. the central Western area), as Muslims tell us, they would have used the southern Sabain script which was used in what is today Yemen and Oman, a script which had been created in 600 BC, and continued for 1200 years in southern and central Arabia.
Ironically, the Sabaic script contained all the needed vowels and consonants required for a religious text, unlike the 7th century Arabic text which was used for the earliest Qur'anic manuscripts, which only employed between 14 - 16 consonantal letters, but without any of the 5 diacritical dots, nor the 3 vowels, all of which had to be created in the 8th and 9th centuries in order for people to understand what they were reading in the Qur'an.
Furthermore, in the 7th century there were no rock inscriptions in the central part of Western Arabia, because there were too few people living there, due to the desert environment of that area. Without water, you cannot have many people, and without large numbers of people, just like the coins, you aren't going to have many rock inscriptions.
Dr Ilka Lindstedt, in his research of rock inscriptions between the years 640 AD - 740 AD (which is roughly the Umayyad Period) found that almost all of the 7th century rock inscriptions were located in the north (i.e. around what is today Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria), and in the far south (i.e. around what is today Yemen).
Unbelievable Ancient Mysteries We Still Can't Explain
In this captivating video, we delve into the realm of ancient civilizations, uncovering unbelievable phenomena that still puzzle us to this day. From unexplained artifacts to lost cities, prepare to be amazed as we reveal the secrets that have remained hidden for centuries. Enjoy!
What was Rome like after Alaric's Sack in 410 AD?
Rome’s best-preserved ancient church rose from the ashes of a brutal barbarian sack... Watch the video below to find out more!
What if Neanderthals Didn't Go Extinct?
Neanderthals lived for 300,000 years in Europe. We will never know much about their behavior because they went extinct 40,000 years ago. We know they were intelligent and had many human characteristics. So what would happen if Neanderthals never went extinct?
Historical Artifacts We Still Haven’t Found
Cleopatra's Tomb, Honjō Masamune, Scepter of Dagobert & More! Join us on a thrilling quest as we explore the mystery behind these priceless artifacts and the search to recover them. Enjoy!
Countries That Changed Their Location
In this video we will talk about a few countries that have, throughout history, changed the location in which they exist.
Starting with Bulgaria which previously existed in Crimea as "Great Old Bulgaria" then moving to the First Bulgarian Empire (where they now are) and the old Volga Bulgaria in Russia. Then talking about Ghana's connection (or lack thereof) with the Ghana Empire, something that also happens with Modern Benin and the Kingdom of Benin - although one is named in honor of its historic namesake, while the other simply has the same Etymology, respectively.
Also taking a look at perhaps the greatest example of countries that moved their location: The Sovereign (Hospitaller Knights) Military Order of Malta; first established in Jerusalem, then moving to Cyprus, Rhodes, Malta and finally existing without territory today, only operationg through a building in Rhodes.
Hungary is another example of a European country that technically moved its location, through the migration of the Magyars from Magna Hungaria in the Asian steppes into the Carpathian Basin. And finally taking a look at a few other states, countries or Empires throughout history that could arguably be said moved: such as the Mughal Empire, the Huns, the Angles, the Saxons, the Franks, or even Poland - should you expand the definition of "a country that moved" to location changes along a continuous territory.
5 Unexplained Ancient Artifacts That Suggest Dinosaurs And Humans Crossed Paths (Or Do They?)
In the depths of Cambodia's jungle lies the ancient temple of Ta Prohm, where an unexplained carving challenges the boundaries of time. Amongst the intricate reliefs, one image stands out, strikingly resembling a stegosaurus. This perplexing image fuels debates among scientists and historians while inspiring alternative theories of human history.
Built near the iconic city of Angkor Thom during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, Ta Prohm was once a bustling Buddhist monastery and center of learning during the 12th and 13th centuries. The temple housed over 12,500 individuals, including 615 dancers, 18 high priests, and 2,700 officials. Its storied history of growth and prosperity is etched into the countless carvings and reliefs adorning the site.
Following the collapse of the Khmer Empire in the 15th Century, the jungle reclaimed Ta Prohm, concealing its secrets for centuries. It wasn't until 21st-century preservation efforts began that Western researchers rediscovered the site's intricate bas-relief carvings. Preservationists opted to maintain the temple's picturesque state, interwoven with the surrounding jungle.
The enigmatic carving in question, located east of the main sanctuary, depicts an animal bearing a striking resemblance to a stegosaurus. This seemingly inexplicable image fuels theories of human and non-avian dinosaur coexistence, although mainstream science dismisses such claims as pseudoscientific.
More plausible explanations suggest the carving's 'plates' represent lotus leaves or other foliage, a common motif found throughout the temple. The animal could be a rhinoceros, chameleon, boar, or mythological creature, as seen in other reliefs at Ta Prohm.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the carving's true nature, some young earth creationists have seized upon it as evidence to bolster their theories. Another alternative hypothesis posits that the carving is indeed a stegosaurus but was etched as a hoax by modern hands, perhaps those of someone working on one of the many films which have used Ta Prohm as a location - most notably 'Tomb Raider.’
Ta Prohm is now a UNESCO world heritage site, but academics have yet to reach any consensus regarding what the 'dinosaur of Ta Prohm' is supposed to represent...
What was the Earth like 250 million years ago ? | Documentary History of the Earth
Has the Earth always been as we know it today?
This existential question answers a need to know our origins, where we belong and to understand this world around us. Man hates ignorance. He therefore started to study this question very early on in order to understand the only known planet to harbor life.
The history of the Earth begins 4.6 billion years ago. At that time everything was different from what we know today. It is strange and hostile. And yet, it will become so welcoming that one day man will be able to settle there permanently.
How was the world around us formed? How did Man, an organism among many others, manage to master and adapt his environment to his needs?
Weird Things You Didn't Know About Cleopatra
There is arguably no woman in ancient history who is as popular and well known in modern times as Cleopatra. Known for her wits and beauty, Cleopatra is remembered sadly for having an unfortunate and untimely end. But was she as amazing as she sounds, or was there a dark side of her that many don’t know?
Time Traveling with AI: Ancient Greek Scientists Tell Their Stories
In today’s video we're going to meet some of the greatest ancient Greek scientists and philosophers. But our approach to history will be somewhat unusual - we'll be using the latest artificial intelligence technology to bring these great thinkers to life and have them tell their own life stories in their own words. With the help of virtual reality and AI, we'll be able to step into their world and learn about their fascinating achievements and insights. So buckle up for a journey into the past and get ready to hear from the ancient Greeks themselves!
