In recent years, Argentina has become a treasure trove for paleontologists, with a wealth of fossils discovered in the country’s vast expanses. One of the latest discoveries made headlines worldwide, as a farmer stumbled upon the shells of four ancient armadillos called Glyptodonts, the size of cars. The largest of the four shells is about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, … [Read more...] about Ancient Armadillo the Size of a Car Discovered in Argentina
Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
A few of the worries associated with opening the tomb of Qin Shi Huang include booby traps and mercury poisoning. In an unassuming field in the Shaanxi province of China, farmers made one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time in 1974. They unearthed pieces of a clay human figure while digging. Simply put, this was the tip of the iceberg. The field … [Read more...] about Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth
It’s amazing how a simple act of kindness can make such a huge difference in the life of an animal. This was certainly the case for a stranded Arctic fox who was rescued by a group of crab-fishermen off the coast of Labrador, Canada. When Mallory Harrigan and her colleagues spotted a mushroom-shaped iceberg about four miles out at sea, they thought they saw a baby seal … [Read more...] about Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth
Nature’s furious smile: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii forms mysterious smiley face in molten lava
If you are looking for a breathtaking experience of nature’s fury, volcanic eruptions can be an awe-inspiring sight. But what if the volcano was sporting a beaming smile while spewing fiery lava? That’s exactly what happened at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, where a mysterious smiley face appeared during an eruption. The Kilauea volcano is one of the most active volcanoes … [Read more...] about Nature’s furious smile: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii forms mysterious smiley face in molten lava
Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
A 2,200-year-old theater in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in western Denizli province’s Pamukkale district in Turkey, has been brought back to life after years of restoration work. Laodicea was a little-known archaeological site until 2003, when excavation works began by the Denizli Museum. Since then, a team of Turkish archaeologists, led by Professor Celal Şimşek from … [Read more...] about Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory