The Ancients

The Olmec civilization flourished in ancient Mexico from approximately 1200 BCE to 400 BCE, making it the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization. Centered in the tropical lowlands of Mexico’s Gulf…

The Aztec Sun Stone, a massive monolithic sculpture, is one of the most iconic artifacts of Mesoamerican culture. Discovered in 1790 during renovations of Mexico City’s cathedral, this colossal disk…

The colossal stone statues of Rapa Nui, known to much of the world as Easter Island, have captivated the imagination of explorers, researchers, and dreamers for centuries. These monolithic human…

The summer brought severe drought conditions to many parts of Europe, with Spain experiencing its worst dry spell in decades. While the drought has caused significant hardship, it has also…

The Blythe Intaglios, also known as the Blythe Geoglyphs, are a remarkable group of ancient ground drawings located in the Colorado Desert near Blythe, California. These massive figures, etched into…

The Eye of Ra is a powerful and complex symbol in ancient Egyptian mythology, representing the fierce and protective power of the sun god Ra. Unlike the similar-looking Eye of…