What Was Earth Like in The Early Years of Human Life? | Pre-Historic Humans Documentary

Each of us likely has their own ideas and interpretations of what the world might have looked like at the dawn of humanity, but some of them might look a bit like this: dramatic landscapes, mostly void of human structures; great beasts that roamed the wilds; nomadic bands of early humans settling down across the globe. This was in fact the reality and surely, it was a sight to behold, wherever you were in the world. As Homo sapiens began to spread out across the world towards the end of the Pleistocene Epoch, the world was in the clutches of the Ice Age, a time synonymous with frigid temperatures, megafaunal animals and what the general public generally percieve as 'cavemen'.

In today's video, we will be taking a whistle stop tour of the globe during the early years of humanity - specifically the years when Homo sapiens began to spread out across the continents. We will be focussing on a time roughly situated between twenty thousand and sixty thousand years ago, when members of our own species had begun to arrive in each and every corner of the world's continents. We will look at a general overview of what each continent looked like, whilst meeting some of the strange and often deadly residents that had evolved there before us.

Sit back and relax as we take you on a tour across the world in the early years of humankind.

Roman Baths and Public Buildings still in use today

Roman amphitheaters used for bullfights every summer. Roman aqueducts that still carry water. Roman baths filled with bathers. A surprising number of Roman buildings are still used for their original purpose. This video explores some of the most fascinating examples. Enjoy!

What Happened to the Vikings After Battling The Native Americans

As quickly as they came, they left. Stories of Vikings in North America tell of mysterious lands and foreign tribes known only as Skraelings. It was 1,000 AD. For nearly 12,000 years, the Americas had been cut off from Eurasia. Civilizations developed on each side without knowledge that the other existed. Nearly 500 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the Vikings journeyed to the Americas from Greenland and Iceland, possibly multiple times. And it wasn’t very peaceful.

Today, we’re examining the Viking fingerprints in North America, their clashes with the Native Americans, and why they disappeared almost as soon as they arrived.

Inside a Secret Underground Society

Traveling to the Damanhur community in Italy and being allowed to come document their world was a confusing and fascinating experience leaving us with more questions than answers. So we hope that you take everything in here with a big grain of salt. Enjoy!

The Truth About the "Loneliest House in the World"

Sometimes all you want to do is leave everything behind and flee away. The world's most lonely abode is the place we need to be. A lone white building can be seen perched on Ellidaey, a little island south of Iceland, in images that have surfaced.

Who put the world’s loneliest house there? @h0dur Instagram

Youtuber Ryan Trahan set out to visit the world's most lonely house and learn why it was built there in the first place. Ellidaey Island is a risky place to travel, thus it's not a good idea for inexperienced travelers.

To get there, you'll need to take a ferry to an island, board a tiny boat and navigate the perilous Icelandic waters, contend with dense fog, then climb Ellidaey's sheer rock face. straightforward, right? Although the journey seems difficult, more than 11,000 people have set foot on the island, proving that it is achievable.

Can you peep the small white cottage? © Canva

Where did it come from?

The existence of the loneliest house in the world is the subject of numerous ideas and rumors.

Smack bang in the middle of nowhere, getting to the island is no easy feat. © Canva

According to one rumor, a bizarre billionaire constructed it in anticipation of the zombie apocalypse. Others have asserted that the home is the property of a hermit or the well-known Icelandic singer Bjork. Some people on social media have even asserted that the mansion doesn't actually exist and that the pictures were Photoshopped.

So who put the house there in the first place? © @h0dur Instagram

The original occupants of the island of Ellidaey recount the history of the lonelyest residence in the entire globe.

The Ellidaey Hunting Association constructed the house so they could hunt the puffins because flocks of the birds live on the island.

The world's most lonely house isn't as lonely as we first believed, it seems. There remains still the original house where scientists and bird watchers stayed and kept their equipment. The original was replaced with the white cottage.

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The oldest 6,000-year-old piece of wood from the Mesolithic era has been discovered in England

This special piece of timber was unearthed on a building site in the village of Boxford in Berkshire, England. Decorated with mysterious carvings, this rare wooden artifact has been compared to Shigir Idol, the oldest piece of carved wood in the world.

Until now, the oldest piece of wood discovered in England, known as the "Sweet Track," was an ancient walkway in the Somerset Levels that dated back to the Neolithic period, around 3807 BC, making it over 5,000 years old. Now, a large chunk of oak has been discovered in England, that was well-preserved in peat, and it has been dated to the European Mesolithic period, “more than 6,000-years-ago”.

Euphrates River is completely drying up and Something terrifying is happening

Euphrates river is drying up in 2023. Once teeming with life, now the Euphrates River resembles a desolate wasteland. Its once-gushing waters have dwindled to a mere trickle, leaving behind a cracked and parched riverbed that stretches as far as the eye can see. The ominous silence that fills the air is only broken by the anguished cries of desperate inhabitants, struggling to comprehend the magnitude of the disaster unfolding before them.

This Mysterious 1000-Year-Old Flag Survived The Norman Conquest And WW2: The Fairy Flag Of Scotland

Scotland is renowned for its mystical past, rich with fairies, kelpies, selkies, and monsters lurking in the deep lochs which populate its lands. However, some of these legends are much closer to the truth than others…

Associated with Scotland’s many tales of folk creatures are artifacts believed to hold magical properties and spiritual significance.

Amongst these is the prized Fairy Flag of Clan MacLeod, an ancient relic believed to hold a wide array of mysterious powers. These powers are said to include the ability to enhance a clan's forces when unfurled in battle, the capacity to heal plagues, and the power to save lives. Additionally, it is thought to bolster fertility if used as a lining for a nuptial bed and even has the supposed capability to call forth shoals of herring.

Some superstitions suggest that waving the flag three or more times would cause it to vanish, or lead its sacred powers to dwindle, whereas others believe this is the only way the flag's gifts can be harnessed.

The ancient flag itself is made from a 45-centimeter square of time-stained yellow or brown silk, now ripped, tattered, and threadbare. It features a number of small red dots, known as "elf dots," and scars from where its bearers have carefully mended it.

Historical records suggest that, in the early 19th century, a series of crosses were added to the markings on the flag, but these have since vanished.

Its deterioration stems not solely from the passage of time but also from pieces being taken as souvenirs and repeated examinations for scholarly and historical research.

These analyses have determined that the silk from which the flag was cut likely originated in the Far East, making it incredibly rare - such hard-to-come-by materials would only have been used to create the most precious relics...

How Africans invented air conditioning long before electricity existed

For the longest time we have wondered and been confused as to why most African traditional homes and architecture in general did not have windows. We were concerned about ventilation and air circulation so we started digging and the discoveries we have made are unbelievable. Watch the video below for more!

41 Mythical Objects and Weapons with Extraordinary Powers

In this video we will discover the 41 of the most extraordinary mythological objects and weapons of all time, artefacts that have captivated the human imagination for centuries, and continue to do so even today. Enjoy!

What Scientists Found In The Euphrates River Will Blow Your Mind

What emerged from the parched depths of the once-mighty Euphrates River has sent shockwaves around the world. As the waves recede, old relics emerge, hinting at a long-forgotten civilization and an enigmatic past. But, amid whispers of fallen angels and anticipated prophecies, a mystery awaits—a horrifying revelation that leaves the world breathless, shivering in anticipation of what lies under the surface. Get ready to be terrified by what just appeared in the dried-up Euphrates River.

Shocking Discovery at Cleopatra's Tomb That Rewrites History

A string of recent discoveries at a site in Egypt has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community. The findings seem to have pushed archaeologists one step closer to finding the long-lost tomb of Queen Cleopatra.

What's been discovered near the great city of Alexandria may force academics to reevaluate their understanding of the famous Egyptian queen and the socio-political climate of her era. But what exactly was found? And how will it impact our interpretation of one of the greatest queens of ancient Egypt? Let's find out!

The discovery of the lost tomb of Cleopatra would undoubtedly be the most significant archaeological find of the 21st century. Egyptologists have been searching for over a century to find the resting place of the Ptolemaic Queen, yet no one has even come close. However, one former lawyer turned archaeologist has dedicated the past twenty years of her life to finding this tomb, and she may be closer than anyone ever thought she would be.