Travel back in time and witness the ancient inhabitants of Greece, Egypt, and Kazakhstan and more like never before! Using the power of AI, we've animated these stunning reconstructions to bring history to life. Don't miss this incredible journey into the past!
The New Discovery in Egypt That Scares Scientists
Egypt has always been famous throughout even the ancient world for its mysteries and incredible feats of structural engineering. The ancient past of Egypt is something that is mostly lost to us, and even though discoveries come to light every now and then, most of Egypt’s secrets are well-kept between the endless scorched sands. Egypt achieved feats so incredible that many people still believe that the ancient Egyptians had to have been in contact with alien beings. From the first-ever pregnant mummy to a giant pit of mummified baboons, here are the 15 Strangest Things Recently Discovered In Egypt.
Why Did the Roman Empire Stop Expanding?
Why, at the height of its power, did the Roman Empire stop growing? The cold northern climate and fierce Germanic tribes were only part of the answer... Watch the video below for more!
The Unholy Truth of Medieval Monasteries | What They Never Confess
In this video we will uncover the hidden and scandalous side of mediaeval monasteries. While they may seem like peaceful havens of spirituality, the truth is far more complex. From harsh living conditions and superstitions to corruption and persecution, the inhabitants of mediaeval monasteries were far from perfect. We'll delve into the dark stories that were often hidden behind the thick walls of the cloister, including coercion and debauchery.
Advice from an Old King Before You Inherit the Throne
After reading Robert Greene's "48 Laws of Power" and a few other books on the subject, we decided to incorporate what we learned into this video and have the lessons spoken through the character of an old king. Enjoy!
Built By Ancient Giants: A Mysterious Pyramid Hidden Inside Of A Mountain In Mexico
In the heart of Mexico, an ancient wonder more than 2,000-years-old looms large, dwarfing even Egypt’s famed Great Pyramid of Giza. This is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, a colossal structure largely concealed by the mountainous terrain it was built within.
Shrouded in mystery, legend attributes the creation of this engineering marvel to a mythical race of giants said to have roamed Mexico centuries ago. This colossal monument, stretching 1500 feet in width and reaching a height of 220 feet, harbors a labyrinth of tunnels stretching five miles beneath its surface. It is the largest pyramid ever constructed by volume, and some consider it to be the largest monument ever crafted by human hands.
The temple complex contains many distinct buildings, each possessing unique historical, archaeological, and spiritual attributes. The largest of these structures are La Conejera, The Pyramid of the Painted Skulls, and The Pyramid of the Nine Stories. Beyond these central edifices, courtyards, altars, outbuildings, and decorative surfaces dot the landscape. These surfaces once bore vibrant Aztec murals, a colorful invocation of goodwill and fortune from the gods.
Astoundingly, most of the Pyramid is crafted from 'adobe' bricks, a blend of mud, sand, and straw, baked solid under the sun. Mexico's arid, dry climate has served to preserve these bricks, maintaining their strength and integrity over millennia.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula is not considered to be a single structure by some but a series of six or more pyramids built on top of one another, each the contribution of another civilization, designed not to replace the preexisting monuments but to preserve them.
Over the centuries, archaeologists, explorers, and anthropologists have endeavored to unearth the secrets held within this monument. They seek to understand its origins, peeling back layer upon layer of its construction. Yet, despite their efforts, they have been unable to reach a consensus regarding the identity of the original builders of this monument...
A New Impact Crater was Discovered by One of my Viewers; Contains Shocked Quartz
In Saudi Arabia, a local viewer of mine has not only discovered a new impact crater but he has also performed field and lab work to prove it! At what he is naming "Toonsi Crater", he found clear cut evidence of shocked quartz along with what appears to be the impact breccia known as suevite. This video will discuss this brand new find, which was made by Abdulrahman Toonsi in Saudi Arabia.
Archaeologists find a 3,000-year-old bronze sword in Germany
Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments have announced the discovery of a well-preserved Bronze Age sword in the town of Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany.
Most Bronze Age remains around Nördlingen belong to the Urnfield Culture (often divided into several local cultures within a broader Urnfield tradition) which emerged around 1300 BC. The Urnfield Culture grew from the preceding Tumulus Culture and developed advanced metal working skills in Bronze weaponry and armour.
The sword was found among a deposit of grave goods and weaponry, alongside the remains of a man, woman and child. The discovery is extremely rare for this part of Germany, as most burial mounds have long been looted during antiquity or opened during the 19th century.
The Best Evidence For The First Americans
We still don't know when humans arrived in North America but I think this is our best bet so far. It's Pre-Clovis, lines up with genetics and has a connection to Asia. Watch the video to find out more!
15 Newly Discovered Animals Species In Africa That Shocked The World
In the following video we will analyze 15 animal species that have been recently discovered in Africa and shocked the world. Enjoy!
10 Most Amazing Fossil Discoveries Ever Made
From mummified armor-plated plant eaters, to a well preserved T-Rex investigated by the FBI that sold for millions, here are 10 of the most amazing fossil discoveries ever! Enjoy!
12 Most Amazing Recent Archaeological Discoveries
The human race is growing in number every day, but at the same time we’re building up into the skies to accommodate our ever-growing population, we’re also digging deeper into the ground to find out more about the people and places who came before us. Barely a day goes by without somebody finding something that sheds new light on how our ancestors used to live, and we’re very happy to be able to bring you some great recent discoveries in this video.
Despite her death, a medieval woman gave birth
Two rarely observed medical phenomena from the Early Middle Ages have been revealed by a horrific discovery in Italy.
Among several burials unearthed in Imola, Italy in 2010, archaeologists found the well-preserved remains of an adult laid to rest with the bones of a fetus positioned between its legs (shown). A closer look has now revealed the pair represents an unusual case of ‘coffin birth’
Archaeologists discovered the well-preserved remains of an adult buried with the bones of a fetus positioned between the legs among many burials discovered in Imola, Italy, in 2010.
Now that the pair has been examined more closely, it is clear that their odd "coffin birth" situation.
Both the mother and the infant had already passed away by the time they were buried, but it wasn't until then that the stillborn baby was expelled from her body.
The exact cause of the pregnant woman's death, which occurred hundreds of years ago when she was between the ages of 25 and 35, is still unknown, but markings on her skull suggest she had medieval brain surgery at least a week previously, during which a clean hole was drilled into her skull.
It remains a mystery how exactly the pregnant woman died hundreds of years ago around the age of 25-35, but markings on her skull indicate she underwent medieval brain surgery at least a week prior, with a hole drilled neatly into her skull. The procedure is known as trepanation
In a manuscript that was published to the journal World Neurosurgery, researchers from the Universities of Ferrara and Bologna described the sobering findings.
Trepanation, a method used in the burial from the 7th to 8th century AD, is supposed to have originated in the Neolithic era.
By drilling or cutting into the skull, it was utilized to cure a variety of diseases, including a pregnancy problem that is still prevalent today.
According to the authors of the study, hypertensive illnesses continue to be the leading cause of maternal death. "Eclampsia is the outcome of seizures of pre-eclampsia, which can affect women after the twentieth week of pregnancy," they said.
By the time of burial, both the mother and child were already dead – but, it wasn’t until after that the stillborn baby was pushed from her body. The 'immature' bones can be seen lying between the mother's legs, above
High fever, convulsions, persistent frontal and occipital cephalalgia, high intracranial pressure, and brain bleeding are some of the most typical symptoms of this illness.
From Prehistory to the 20th century, trepanation was used to treat all of these ailments.
The ancient skull's lesion appears to have been caused by surgery rather than a violent trauma, according to its nature.
Furthermore, according to the researchers, it even shows early signs of bone healing, proving the woman survived for at least a week following the procedure.
She had been pregnant for about 38 weeks at the time.
Even while it's impossible to know for sure why the trepanation was done, the researchers believe it was probably an effort to lessen eclampsia-related pressure in the skull.
It's even unclear how she passed away.
A macabre discovery in Imola, Italy has offered a haunting glimpse at two rarely seen medical phenomena dating back to the Early Middle Ages
The cause of the woman's death is still mostly unknown, according to the authors, who note that it might have been the pregnancy problem, complications during labor, or the procedure itself.
In any event, the discovery of both trepanation and coffin delivery in the same set of bones, according to the researchers, is incredibly uncommon.
According to the authors, this discovery is one of the few known instances of trepanation throughout the European Early Middle Ages and the only one to involve a pregnant lady and the phenomena of post-mortem fetal extrusion.
Given all of these circumstances, this case stands out as unique and adds to our understanding of the clinical development of neurosurgery and pregnancy during this historical time.
Egypt reveals recently found ancient tombs and workshops in the Saqqara necropolis in photos
Authorities in charge of Egypt's antiquities have revealed ancient tombs and workshops that they claim were found at a Pharaonic necropolis not far from Cairo. The locations were discovered in the vast Saqqara necropolis, which is a part of Memphis, the former capital of Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The crafts had been utilized to embalm both sacred animals and people. In the meantime, the tombs belonged to an important official and a priest from ancient Egypt. The Egyptian government has been extensively promoting fresh archaeological discoveries to foreign diplomats and the media in recent years. It anticipates that these discoveries will aid in boosting tourism in the nation.
Canopic jars, which were made to contain organs that were removed from the body in the process of mummification, are seen at the site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, 24 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, May 27, 2023. Saqqara is a part of Egypt's ancient capital of Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
A Canopic jar, which was made to contain organs that were removed from the body in the process of mummification, are seen at the site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, 15 miles southwest of Cairo, Egypt.
A recently unearthed ancient wooden sarcophagus is seen Saturday in Saqqara near Cairo, Egypt.
An Egyptian archeologist points at a colored painting showing the offering of sacrifices at a recently uncovered tomb that was said to belong to a top official of the fifth Dynasty named "Ne Hesut Ba" in Saqqara, Egypt.
Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, displays a recently unearthed ancient wooden sarcophagus at the site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, 24 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, May 27, 2023. Saqqara is a part of Egypt's ancient capital of Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Waziri said the workshops had been used to mummify humans and sacred animals, dated back to the 30th Pharaonic Dynasty 380 BC to 343 BC and Ptolemaic period 305 BC to 30 BC. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
A colored painting is seen on a recently unearthed ancient wooden sarcophagus in Saqqara, Egypt.
A visitor is reflected on a panel that holds recently unearthed ancient artifacts Saturday in Saqqara, Egypt.
Canopic jars, made to contain organs removed from a body during the mummification process, are displayed in Saqqara, Egypt.
Visitors pose for pictures Saturday on top of recently unearthed ancient embalming workshops in Saqqara, Egypt.
12 Most Amazing Recent Archaeological Finds
The work of archaeologists has remained the same throughout the centuries; they dig into the past to uncover the secrets of ancient civilisations. Some of the most recent discoveries made by archaeologists have been extraordinary, and we’ve packaged together some of the best of them for you in this video. Let’s get started!
9 Rarest & Most Mysterious Maps Ever
In today’s video we will investigate the 9 rarest and most mysterious maps ever. Watch the video below for more!
Who was the Amesbury Archer? (Bronze Age Britain Documentary)
In 2002, archaeologists found the burial of a man who died in about 2,300 BC at Amesbury in Wiltshire, England, just three miles from the famous ancient site of Stonehenge.
The grave dates to the early Bronze Age in Britain, a time of great change that brought new people to these islands from northern Europe. With them came new technologies like metalworking in and new traditions, involving pottery vessels that archaeologists call Bell Beakers.
Most of these Bell beaker era graves contain few burial goods. But this one is different. It contained the richest array of items ever found in a grave from this period in Britain.
The astonishing number and richness of the finds also led to the British media calling him “The King of Stonehenge.”
So who was this man? Where did he come from and why was he buried here? Did he really have anything to do with the building of Stonehenge or ruling over the area? And what was happening here and in the rest of Britain at this time of immense change?
This is the story of the Amesbury Archer.
The Bizarre Things Qianlong China's Emperor Did During His Reign
On the eve of his father's death, the Yongzheng Emperor, Hongli, was declared the heir apparent on October 7, 1735. (reigned 1722-35). In fact, despite the fact that Hongli was the fourth-born son of the Kangxi emperor (reigned 1661-1722), Hongli had been secretly designated as Yongzheng's successor shortly after the latter had ascended from the throne (he was, however, the eldest surviving son when he was actually named heir). Kangxi had noticed his grandson's exceptional qualities and resolved to do everything he could to prepare him for his upcoming task. Hongli received a well-planned education that included the teachings of the eminent scholar Fumin. He was then initiated into state affairs and made a prince of the first degree in 1733. He ascended the throne at 24 on October 18, 1735 (25 according to the Chinese system), and ruled for more than 60 years under the regnal title of Qianlong.
New Research Changes Origin of Human Species
For most of human history, the Earth was like the planet of the apes. Indeed, The road to humanity was a long road. It began in Africa some 7 million years ago, when our lineage split from that of our closest living relatives, the chimpanzees. Our ancestors still resembled apes nearly 4 million years later.
At least a million years ago, a ghost ancestor walked this planet with a face similar to yours. The modern face, the one with a flat profile in which the nose stands out, appeared at least a million years ago somewhere between eastern Africa and southern Europe.
The key to the statement lies in a bone from the center of the face unearthed in Spain. The bone, a maxilla, belonged to a boy who lived about 900,000 years ago in the area. His face was modern enough to go virtually unnoticed on a crowded street. Body size, height, and shape are also similar to modern humans.
That ghost is the origin of modern humanity. We still don't know who it was because we are talking about a very dark time, a million years ago, with few fossil remains. This ghost with a modern face could have arisen from the African Homo ergaster or even from Eurasian Homo georgicus, who lived in present-day Georgia 1.8 million years ago. At the moment, Homo antecessor fossils are the closest thing we know to the ghost.
Incredible Archaeological Finds that History is Silent about
Today’s video offers viewers a fascinating immersion into the world of archeology, revealing finds that have remained on the brink of oblivion. From the very beginning, viewers meet with incredible finds of archaeologists, the existence of which does not fit into the generally accepted scientific framework. These artifacts, whether relics from lost civilizations, mysterious scriptures or inexplicable tools, give a whole new dimension to the term "archaeological mysteries".
