Herodotus describes the Scythians living in the area north of the Black Sea about three thousand years ago. According to him they traced their ancestry …
Rare Mid-15th C. German Steel Wall Gun w/ Wood Carriage: Western/Central Europe, probably Germany or Austria, Medieval Period, ca. mid-15th century CE. A rare and …
Since the Cambrian Period, around 520 million years ago, arthropods have been among the most prolific animals on Earth. They are the most familiar and …
This “pancaked” turtle dates back to the Mesozoic, around 150 million years ago. This perfectly preserved turtle fossil discovered in Lower Bavaria is 150 million …
One of the ancient world’s most searched-for Roman structures has finally been found. That is the Theater of Nero, a large private entertainment venue built …
Scientists have discovered a species of ancient giant turtle that had no shell and roamed Earth’s oceans 228 million years ago. The unusual reptile was …
Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime. “Age regression” software was used to …
In our society today we are often surprised and impressed by the advancement of technology and engineering, a major characteristic of our civilisation. However if …
Humans have buried the dead with jewelry and other artifacts for tens of thousands of years. What does psychology say about the connection between grave …
These female engineers were pioneers of their time; luckily, their scientific contributions have not been lost to history. (Credit:German Vizulis/Shutterstock) The word “engineer” is somewhat …