Regarded by the world as one of the greatest empires to ever exist, the Roman Empire had many accomplishments that we are thankful for to this day. And Roman architecture is definitely one of them. The living testament to its glory are the constructions that still stand to this day, despite around 2000 years of fire, war, wear and scavenging people. It's hard to imagine modern … [Read more...] about This Is How These 8 Famous Ancient Roman Structures Looked In The Past Vs. Now
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Trilobites: Ancient Marine Creatures that Dominated the Seas
Trilobites were an incredible group of marine animals that first appeared at the beginning of the Cambrian Period, about 542 million years ago. These creatures dominated the seas for millions of years and left behind an incredible fossil record that provides insights into the evolution of life on Earth. The name "trilobite" comes from the three lobes that run the length of … [Read more...] about Trilobites: Ancient Marine Creatures that Dominated the Seas
Ancient Armadillo the Size of a Car Discovered in Argentina
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
This Ancient 20-Sided Crystal Dice is About 2,000 Years Old
Archaeology is a fascinating subject that allows us to discover and learn about the history of our ancestors. Every once in a while, an archaeological discovery is made that is truly remarkable, and one such discovery is the 20-sided crystal dice that dates back to the Roman empire period. This dice, now housed in the Musée du Louvre, is made of rock crystal and is only 1cm … [Read more...] about This Ancient 20-Sided Crystal Dice is About 2,000 Years Old
Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Ancient mammoth bones marked by human butchering have been found in Michigan, shedding new light on the timeline of human presence in the state. The discovery was made in 2015, when soybean farmer James Bristle found an enormous rib bone on his farm just outside Chelsea. When paleontologists from the University of Michigan came to investigate, they found the skull and bones of … [Read more...] about Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History