Stela K at Quirigua
Stela K is one of the notable monuments at the ancient Maya site of Quirigua, located in southeastern Guatemala. This stela features Quirigua’s last known ruler, Jade Sky, who reigned…
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The Yangshan Quarry: Home of the Colossal Unfinished Stele
Located near Nanjing, China, the Yangshan Quarry is the site of an enormous unfinished stele dating back to the early 15th century. This massive stone project was commissioned during the…
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Hirta Island: The Abandoned Outpost of St Kilda
Hirta Island, the largest in Scotland’s St Kilda archipelago, was inhabited for over 2,000 years before its evacuation in 1930. Archaeological evidence confirms continuous human presence on the island throughout…
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Amazing Examples of “Crown Shyness”: A Phenomenon Where Trees Avoid Touching
Crown shyness is a fascinating natural phenomenon observed in various tree species, characterized by the deliberate avoidance of contact between the crowns of neighboring trees. This behavior creates distinct gaps…
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Geronimo: From Peaceful Tribesman to Legendary Warrior
Born in June 1829 in No-doyohn Canyon near present-day Clifton, Arizona, Geronimo entered the world as Goyathlay, meaning “One Who Yawns.” A member of the Bedonkohe Apache tribe, he was…
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The Oldest Map of the World, in the World
The Babylonian Map of the World: Earth’s Oldest Known Cartographic Representation Dating back to the 6th century BCE, the Babylonian Map of the World stands as the oldest known cartographic…
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The Moeraki Boulders: Legends and Science on New Zealand’s Otago Coast
Along the windswept shores of Koekohe Beach on New Zealand’s South Island, a collection of massive spherical stones known as the Moeraki Boulders has captivated visitors for generations. These incredible…
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Ancient Stone Sphere Unearthed in Bosnia: Fact vs. Fiction
In 2016, the archaeological community was abuzz with news of a massive stone sphere discovered near the village of Podubravlje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This find, initially touted as evidence…
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Project Blue Book: The U.S. Air Force’s UFO Investigation Program
Project Blue Book was the United States Air Force’s systematic study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), conducted from March 1952 to December 17, 1969. This program, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air…
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