The earthquake that struck near the Croatian town of Petrinja in December 2020, with a magnitude of 6.4, was felt across Croatia and in many neighboring countries. It caused significant damage in the area. In December 2020, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Croatian town of Petrinja, causing significant...

New Research Reveals That the Petrinja Earthquake Shifted the Ground by Over 15 Inches

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While Guinness World Records officially lists the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest pyramid (around 2,630 BC), one paper published in October claimed a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia was constructed as far back as 25,000 BC – though there has since been doubts as to whether the structure was ever man-made at all.In research led by Danny Hilman Natawidjaja of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, and published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the academics write that “the pyramid’s core consists of meticulously sculpted massive andesite lava” and that the “oldest construction” element of...

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

History never ceases to amaze us and there is much out there that is still unknown. There were several generations that lived before us and many are yet to come into existence. So, when archaeologists and other experts discover something new about the old, it’s always a fascinating journey of understanding what really went down there. In 2000, French archaeologist and head of the European Institute of Maritime Archaeology, Franck Goddio, led a team that successfully located the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion, which was Egypt’s only port on the Mediterranean coast about 2,500 years ago.

Newly discovered underwater temple of Aphrodite leaves everyone in wonder and awe

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Reconstructing early human colonization of Mediterranean islands is challenging due to limited archaeological evidence. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida has yielded substantial insights into the human colonization of the western Mediterranean. The investigation centered on a submerged ancient bridge discovered within a Spanish cave, which has provided evidence suggesting that human settlement in the region occurred considerably earlier than previously postulated.

Submerged Ancient Bridge Found In Genovesa Cave Reveals Humans Settled In Mediterranean Much Earlier Than Previously Thought

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Deception has a long history in human storytelling. People have always told tall tales and fabricated stories, sometimes to impress, sometimes to protect, and sometimes just for the thrill of it. From mythical creatures to legendary curses, these untruths have left a lasting mark on humanity's collective imagination.

12 Biggest Lies Told in Human History

Who doesn’t love the allure of the iconic Egyptian pyramids? Their grandeur and mystery have captivated us for centuries. But, the means through which they were built has remained perplexing, until now. Xavier Landreau from CEA Paleotechnic Institute, France, and his stellar team have recently published a fascinating study...

Mystery of how ancient Egyptians built the pyramids may be solved

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Many places across the world have been named "gates of hell" for various reasons. Here are a few well-known examples.

Just How Many “Gates To Hell” Are There On Earth?

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Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old rock quarry in Jerusalem which may have provided the massive stone building blocks used in the Second Temple.

Jerusalem's Second Temple was built with gigantic stone blocks — now we think we know where they came from

When exploring deserted US military sites, you encounter a blend of history and the unexplained that creates a ghostly aura. These abandoned bases reflect changing strategic needs and are left behind when their significance fades. Dilapidated buildings, overgrown bunkers, and eerie silence add to the inexplicable vibe. Urban legends and reports of paranormal encounters contribute to the mystery. Ghostly apparitions, strange noises, and unsettling feelings are common at these forsaken locations. These unearthed secrets hint at military strategies and past conflicts. The mystique of these ghostly bases invites further discovery into their unsettling past.

Why Are US Military Sites Ghostly?

Greenland was almost completely ice-free at some point in the last one million years, fossilized flowers from a core sample taken from the center of the island reveal.

Fossils from Greenland's icy heart reveal it was a green tundra covered in flowers less than 1 million years ago

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EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 5 A.M. ET ON AUG. 30, 2024. What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement. Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. Their findings narrow a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

Hiatuses in the rock record are not a significant issue. Fossils play a crucial role in piecing together evolutionary history. However, not every animal or plant is preserved as a fossil, and many fossils are lost before discovery due to the erosion of the rocks containing them. Consequently, the fossil record is riddled with gaps and is incomplete, leaving us with insufficient data to fully reconstruct the evolutionary timeline.

Darwin’s Fear Was Unjustified: New Study Confirms Evolution Despite Fossil Gaps

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A unique quantum effect in biology may hold the key to deciphering a common indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, challenging existing assumptions about the condition and guiding the quest for a cure. Amyloid fibrils are fibrous protein structures in the brain, linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and...

Amyloids May Not Cause Alzheimer’s: Quantum Effect in the Brain Challenges Conventional Wisdom

Scientists are sounding an alarm after a new study finds coral reef temperatures have reached their highest in at least four centuries, per an article published in the New York Times. According to the researchers, rising global temperatures will likely cause the end of the Great Barrier Reef within our generation.

Scientists issue dire warning about the fate of the Great Barrier Reef: 'Our generation will likely witness the demise of one of Earth's great natural wonders'

The bridge is over 7 meters (25 feet) long and dates back at least 5,600 years.

Ancient Sunken Cave Bridge Reveals Humans Reached Island 2,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

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Scientists recently discovered that the Shroud of Turin, believed by some as the burial garment of Christ and others as a hoax, actually dates back to the 1st century AD.

Researchers make new finding on Turin Shroud that many believe was Christ's burial cloth: 'Mysteries of God'

Researchers have engineered a groundbreaking artificial quantum material, demonstrating a novel quantum state known as a higher-order topological quantum magnet. This new state could offer unprecedented protection against decoherence, enhancing quantum technologies with its robust topological excitations that maintain higher quantum coherence than their individual components. Quantum State Formation. When...

Revolutionary Artificial Quantum Material Unlocks New Magnetic State of Matter

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 Mysterious carvings deciphered at the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site in Turkey suggest the world’s oldest monument – about twice as old as Stonehenge – is a solar calendar built to memorialise a devastating comet strike.A new study published in the journal Time and Mind on Tuesday indicates that Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old temple-like complex containing carvings of intricate symbols, was constructed to record an astronomical event that sparked the dawn of human civilisation.The world’s first calendar, made around 9,000BC, enabled people to observe the sun, moon and constellations in order to keep track of time and mark the change...

Strange carvings at world’s oldest monument suggest civilisation began after devastating comet strike

A recent study by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) suggests that the fear of conflict may have been as influential in shaping prehistoric European societies as the conflicts themselves. Since the end of the last Ice Age, human population growth has been anything but steady, characterized by periods of rapid...

The Secret Drivers Behind Europe’s Ancient Population Swings

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When Will the Next Big Earthquake Happen? New Study Casts Doubt on Long-Held Beliefs

A study questions the reliability of using turbidite layers to trace the Cascadia subduction zone’s seismic history, suggesting a need for refined methods in predicting future...

When Will the Next Big Earthquake Happen? New Study Casts Doubt on Long-Held Beliefs

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